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abide by
to accept and follow a rule, law, decision, or instruction
prihvatiti i slijediti pravilo, zakon, odluku ili uputu
You must abide by the school rules if you want to stay in the library.
Moraš pridržavati se školskih pravila ako želiš ostati u knjižnici.
account for
to give a reason or explanation for something that has happened or for something you have done.
Dati razlog ili objašnjenje za nešto što se dogodilo ili što ste učinili.
The manager asked the employee to account for his long lunch break yesterday.
Voditelj je zamolio zaposlenika da objasni svoj dugi pauzu za ručak jučer.
act (up) on
to do something as a result of information, advice, or a suggestion you have received.
Učiniti nešto kao rezultat informacija, savjeta ili prijedloga koji ste primili.
If you receive good advice, you should act on it to improve your situation.
Ako primiš dobar savjet, trebao bi ga poslušati kako bi poboljšao svoju situaciju.
act out
to behave badly or show your feelings through inappropriate or disruptive actions, especially when upset or seeking attention
ponašati se loše ili izražavati osjećaje neprimjerenim ili remetilačkim ponašanjem, osobito kad je netko uzrujan ili traži pažnju
When children feel ignored, they sometimes act out by making loud noises in class.
Kad se djeca osjećaju zanemareno, ponekad izvode nepodopštine praveći buku u razredu.
act up
to behave badly or cause trouble, especially when trying to get attention. Often used to talk about children.
Ponašati se loše ili stvarati probleme, osobito u pokušaju privlačenja pažnje. Često se koristi za djecu.
During the family dinner, the kids started to act up because they were bored.
Tijekom obiteljskog ručka djeca su počela izvoditi nepodopštine jer im je bilo dosadno.
add on
to include an extra amount or item in the total, especially in calculations or when paying for something.
uključiti dodatni iznos ili stavku u ukupni iznos, posebno kod izračuna ili plaćanja.
Don't forget to add on the tax when you calculate the final price.
Ne zaboravi dodati porez kad računaš konačnu cijenu.
add up
to calculate the total of several numbers or amounts; to make sense or be reasonable when everything is considered.
izračunati zbroj više brojeva ili iznosa; imati smisla ili biti razuman kad se sve uzme u obzir.
If you add up the prices of all the groceries in your cart, you can find out how much money you need to pay.
Ako zbrojiš cijene svih namirnica u košarici, možeš saznati koliko novca trebaš platiti.
air out
To let fresh air into something to make it smell better or get rid of bad smells.
Pustiti svježi zrak u nešto kako bi bolje mirisalo ili kako bi se uklonili neugodni mirisi.
Remember to air out your sneakers, James. They always smell bad after you play soccer.
Sjeti se proluftati svoje tenisice, James. Uvijek smrde nakon nogometa.
allow for
to consider or include something when making plans or calculating something.
uzeti nešto u obzir ili uključiti nešto prilikom planiranja ili proračuna.
When making the schedule, you should allow for possible delays due to traffic.
Prilikom izrade rasporeda treba uzeti u obzir moguće kašnjenje zbog prometa.
allow in
to let someone enter a place.
dopustiti nekome ulazak na mjesto.
If you forget your ID, the security guard won't allow you in.
Ako zaboraviš osobnu iskaznicu, zaštitar te neće pustiti unutra.
ally with
to join or cooperate with a person or group for a common purpose, usually to achieve a goal or face a challenge together
pridružiti se ili surađivati s osobom ili grupom radi zajedničkog cilja, obično da bi se postigao cilj ili zajedno suočilo s izazovom
Many countries allied with each other during the war.
Mnoge države su se udružile s drugima tijekom rata.
answer for
to take responsibility for or be held accountable for someone or something, especially when something has gone wrong.
Preuzeti odgovornost ili biti smatran odgovornim za nekoga ili nešto, posebno kada nešto pođe po zlu.
Parents often have to answer for their children's behavior at school.
Roditelji često moraju odgovarati za ponašanje svoje djece u školi.
ask for
To say what you want or need; to make a request for something.
Reći što želiš ili što ti treba; tražiti nešto.
I asked for some water at the restaurant.
U restoranu sam tražio vodu.
ask in
to invite someone to come inside your home or another place you are in.
Pozvati nekoga da uđe u vaš dom ili drugo mjesto u kojem se nalazite.
When my friend stopped by, I asked her in for a cup of tea.
Kad je prijateljica navratila, pozvala sam je unutra na šalicu čaja.
ask out
To invite someone to go on a romantic date with you.
Pozvati nekoga na romantičan izlasak.
He was too shy to ask the girl he liked out, so she invited him to dinner instead.
Bio je previše sramežljiv da pozove djevojku koja mu se sviđa van, pa je ona njega pozvala na večeru.
ask round
To invite someone to come to your home, usually for a meal, drink, or to spend time together. A similar phrase is 'ask over'.
Pozvati nekoga k sebi kući, obično na obrok, piće ili zajedničko druženje. Sličan izraz je 'ask over'.
I'm going to ask my friend round to watch a movie this weekend.
Planiram pozvati prijatelja k sebi gledati film ovaj vikend.
attend to
to deal with or take care of someone or something that needs your attention.
Pobrinuti se za nekoga ili nešto što zahtijeva tvoju pažnju.
Please attend to your homework before watching TV.
Molim te, završi zadaću prije gledanja TV-a.
auction off
to sell something to the person who offers the most money, usually at a public event called an auction.
Prodati nešto osobi koja ponudi najviše novca, obično na javnom događaju zvanom aukcija.
They decided to auction off their old furniture online.
Odlučili su prodati na aukciji svoj stari namještaj online.
average out
To result in a number or amount that is the average when you add several numbers together and divide by how many there are.
Rezultirati brojem ili iznosom koji je prosjek kada se zbroji nekoliko brojeva i podijeli njihovim brojem.
The monthly expenses average out at $500 over the year.
Mjesečni troškovi u prosjeku iznose 500 dolara godišnje.
back away
To move slowly backwards from someone or something, usually because you are scared or want to avoid danger.
Pomicati se polako unatrag od nekoga ili nečega, obično zato što ste uplašeni ili želite izbjeći opasnost.
Please back away from the edge of the platform.
Molimo odmaknite se od ruba perona.
back down
to stop arguing or fighting and accept that you cannot win or continue; to give up your position in a disagreement.
prestati se svađati ili boriti i prihvatiti da ne možeš pobijediti ili nastaviti; odustati od svog stava u nesuglasicama.
After a long discussion, Julia decided to back down from the argument to keep the peace.
Nakon duge rasprave, Julia je odlučila odustati od svađe kako bi sačuvala mir.
back off
to move away from a person or object, especially when told to or when it is safer; Synonym: 'back away'
odmaknuti se od osobe ili predmeta, osobito kad vam to netko kaže ili kad je tako sigurnije; Sinonim: 'odmaknuti se'
The police told the crowd to back off from the accident scene.
Policija je rekla gomili da se odmaknu od mjesta nesreće.
back off
to stop being involved or to stop bothering someone about something. It is often used to tell someone to leave a person or topic alone and not interfere.
Prestat se baviti nečim ili gnjaviti nekoga oko nečega. Često se koristi da se nekome kaže da ostavi osobu ili temu na miru i ne miješa se.
You should back off from asking so many questions about my personal life.
Trebao bi se povući i ne postavljati toliko pitanja o mom privatnom životu.
back out
To decide not to do something you agreed to do, or to withdraw from a plan, agreement, or commitment.
Odlučiti ne napraviti nešto što ste se dogovorili ili povući se iz plana, dogovora ili obveze.
He promised to help us move, but he backed out at the last minute.
Obećao je da će nam pomoći preseliti se, ali se povukao u zadnji tren.
back up
to support what you say by giving proof, facts, or evidence
podržati ono što govoriš davanjem dokaza, činjenica ili dokumenata
Can you back up your answer with some examples?
Možeš li potkrijepiti svoj odgovor s nekoliko primjera?
back up
To move in reverse, usually with a vehicle, or to go back to a previous part in a conversation or story. This is often used in American English.
Kretati se unatrag, obično s vozilom, ili vratiti se na prijašnji dio razgovora ili priče. Često se koristi u američkom engleskom.
Can you back the car up so I can open the garage door?
Možeš li vratiti auto unatrag da mogu otvoriti garažna vrata?
back up
To make an extra copy of computer files or important information in case the original is lost or damaged.
Napraviti dodatnu kopiju računalnih datoteka ili važnih informacija za slučaj da se original izgubi ili ošteti.
Mandy forgot to back up her assignment, so she had to start her work again when she accidentally deleted the file.
Mandy je zaboravila napraviti sigurnosnu kopiju svog zadatka, pa je morala ponovno početi kada je slučajno obrisala datoteku.
back up
To become blocked or obstructed, so that movement or flow is stopped or slowed down. This often happens with pipes, drains, or traffic.
Postati blokiran ili začepljen tako da se kretanje ili tok zaustavlja ili usporava. Ovo se često događa s cijevima, odvodima ili prometom.
If you put too much food in the sink, the drain can back up and not work properly.
Ako staviš previše hrane u sudoper, odvod se može začepiti i neće raditi ispravno.
bail out
to help someone or something out of a difficult situation, especially by giving money or practical support.
Pomoći nekome ili nečemu da izađe iz teške situacije, naročito dajući novac ili praktičnu podršku.
When Sarah couldn't pay her rent, her parents bailed her out by giving her some money.
Kad Sarah nije mogla platiti stanarinu, roditelji su je izvukli iz problema dajući joj novac.
bowl over
to greatly surprise or impress someone
jako iznenaditi ili impresionirati nekoga
I was bowled over by the news about her winning the award.
Bio/bila sam ostao bez daha zbog vijesti da je osvojila nagradu.
bang out
to produce something quickly and often noisily, especially by hitting keys or playing an instrument forcefully
brzo i često bučno proizvesti nešto, posebno snažnim udaranjem tipki ili energičnom svirkom instrumenta
Thalia was so angry that she banged out the letter of complaint on her computer keyboard.
Thalia je bila toliko ljuta da je brzo i snažno natipkala pismo prigovora na tipkovnici računala.
bang up
to damage or break something by hitting it or treating it roughly
oštetiti ili slomiti nešto udaranjem ili grubim postupanjem
The car was really banged up after crashing into the tree.
Auto je bio stvarno uništen nakon što se zabio u drvo.
barge in
To enter a place suddenly and without being invited, often in a rude or noisy way.
Iznenada i bez poziva ući na neko mjesto, često na nepristojan ili bučan način.
He just barged in while we were having a meeting and started talking.
On je jednostavno upao dok smo imali sastanak i počeo pričati.
be after
to be trying to find, get, or catch someone or something
pokušavati pronaći, dobiti ili uhvatiti nekoga ili nešto
My brother is after my phone because he wants to use it.
Moj brat cilja moj telefon jer ga želi koristiti.
be on
to be happening or shown, especially on television, radio, or at the theater
događa se ili se prikazuje, posebno na televiziji, radiju ili u kazalištu
The football match will be on TV tonight.
Nogometna utakmica će biti na TV-u večeras.
bear down
to push or press down firmly on someone or something with your strength or weight
snažno pritisnuti ili gurati nekoga ili nešto svojom snagom ili težinom
Make sure not to bear down too hard on your phone screen or you might crack it.
Pazi da ne pritisneš prejako zaslon mobitela jer ga možeš razbiti.
bear down
to use all your effort and focus to finish something, especially when it is difficult.
Uložiti sav trud i fokus kako bi nešto završio, osobito kada je teško.
If you bear down on your studies, you will pass the exam.
Ako daješ sve od sebe u učenju, položiti ćeš ispit.
bear up
to remain strong and positive in a difficult situation, or to support someone or something so they do not collapse or fail.
Ostati snažan i pozitivan u teškoj situaciji, ili podržati nekoga/nešto da ne propadne ili ne podbaci.
She tried to bear up after hearing the bad news.
Pokušala je izdržati nakon što je čula loše vijesti.
bear upon
to be connected to something or to have an effect on something.
Biti povezano s nečim ili imati utjecaj na nešto.
Does this information bear upon our decision?
Jesu li ove informacije povezane s našom odlukom?
beat down
to make someone agree to a lower price when you are buying something; to successfully bargain for a discount.
Nagnati nekoga da pristane na nižu cijenu pri kupnji; uspješno ispregovarati popust.
She managed to beat down the price of the laptop at the market.
Uspjela je spustiti cijenu laptopa na tržnici.
beat down
to shine or fall very hard and strongly on someone or something, especially about the sun or rain.
Jako i snažno sjati ili padati na nekoga ili nešto, posebno o suncu ili kiši.
The sun beat down on the players during the football match.
Sunce je pržilo igrače tijekom nogometne utakmice.
beat in (to)
To teach someone something by repeating it many times, often in a strict or forceful way. It means to make sure someone learns something by practicing or hearing it again and again.
Nekoga poučiti nečemu ponavljanjem više puta, često strogo ili snažno.
The coach beat the safety rules into the players so they wouldn't get hurt.
Trener je utuvio pravila sigurnosti u glave igrača da se ne bi ozlijedili.
beat out
to make a strong or regular rhythm by hitting something, especially in music
izvesti snažan ili redovit ritam udaranjem nečega, pogotovo u glazbi
Tony beat out a steady rhythm on his drum kit.
Tony je izbijaovao stalan ritam na svojem bubnjarskom setu.
beat up
to hurt someone by hitting them many times, usually in a fight.
Povrijediti nekoga udarajući ga više puta, obično u tučnjavi.
The bullies beat up Tom after school.
Nasilnici su pretukli Toma nakon škole.
beef up
to make something stronger, more effective, or more impressive
učiniti nešto jačim, učinkovitijim ili impresivnijim
The company beefed up its security to protect important information.
Tvrtka je pojačala svoju sigurnost kako bi zaštitila važne informacije.
beg off
To politely say you cannot do something you were invited or expected to do.
Pristojno reći da ne možeš učiniti nešto na što si pozvan ili se očekivalo da učiniš.
She had to beg off dinner with her friends because she was not feeling well.
Morala je ispričati se što ne može doći na večeru s prijateljicama jer se nije osjećala dobro.
belly out
When something, like a sail or a piece of fabric, is pushed outward and filled with air or wind, so that it sticks out in a round shape.
Kad se nešto, poput jedra ili komada tkanine, izboči prema van i napuni zrakom ili vjetrom, tako da poprimi zaobljen oblik.
The sails bellied out as the wind blew strongly during the race.
Jedra su se natekla dok je vjetar snažno puhao tijekom utrke.
belt along
to move very quickly, especially along a road or path
kretati se vrlo brzo, posebno cestom ili stazom
The truck belted along the highway, passing all the other cars.
Kamion je jurio autocestom, pretičući sva ostala vozila.
belt out
to sing a song or play music very loudly and with a lot of energy
pjevati pjesmu ili svirati glazbu vrlo glasno i energično
She loves to belt out her favorite songs at karaoke.
Voli otpjevati iz svega glasa svoje omiljene pjesme na karaokeu.
bet on
to risk money or something valuable by guessing the result of an event, usually a game, race, or other competition; or to strongly expect that something will happen.
Rizikirati novac ili nešto vrijedno pogađanjem ishoda događaja, obično igre, utrke ili neke druge konkurencije; ili snažno očekivati da će se nešto dogoditi.
I always bet $10 on the Super Bowl because it's so exciting to see if my team will win.
Uvijek kladim 10 dolara na Super Bowl jer je uzbudljivo vidjeti hoće li moj tim pobijediti.
bite off
To use your teeth to remove a part of something by biting it.
Koristiti zube kako biste odgrizli dio nečega.
Tom bit off a big piece of his sandwich.
Tom je odgrizao veliki komad svog sendviča.
blab out
To tell a secret or private information to other people, especially when you should keep it to yourself. Synonym: 'spill the beans'.
Otkrivati tajnu ili privatnu informaciju drugima, posebno kada bi to trebao zadržati za sebe. Sinonim: 'izlajati'.
Sam was upset to find out that Joanna blabbed out his secret to everyone at the party.
Sam je bio uzrujan kad je otkrio da je Joanna izlajala njegovu tajnu svima na zabavi.
black out
to hide or remove information so that people cannot see or hear it, especially in media, documents, or broadcasts.
Sakriti ili ukloniti informacije kako ih ljudi ne bi mogli vidjeti ili čuti, posebno u medijima, dokumentima ili prijenosima.
The government decided to black out parts of the news report for security reasons.
Vlada je odlučila prekriti dijelove izvještaja zbog sigurnosnih razloga.
black out
To suddenly lose consciousness or temporarily forget what happened, often because of an accident or drinking too much alcohol.
Iznenada izgubiti svijest ili privremeno zaboraviti što se dogodilo, često zbog nesreće ili previše alkohola.
Isaac blacked out after being hit on the head during the football game.
Isaac je izgubio svijest nakon što je pogođen u glavu tijekom nogometne utakmice.
black out
to suddenly lose electrical power, or to cover windows so no light can be seen from outside.
Iznenada ostati bez struje ili prekriti prozore da se izvana ne vidi svjetlo.
The stadium blacked out after the storm damaged the power lines.
Stadion je ostao u mraku nakon što je oluja oštetila električne vodove.
blank out
to deliberately forget or stop thinking about something, often because it is unpleasant or difficult to remember
namjerno zaboraviti ili prestati misliti na nešto, često zato što je neugodno ili teško za zapamtiti
Some people blank out the details of a bad experience to protect themselves from emotional pain.
Neki ljudi izbrišu detalje lošeg iskustva kako bi se zaštitili od emocionalne boli.
blank out
to cover, remove, or erase information so that it cannot be seen or read, often for privacy or security reasons.
prekriti, ukloniti ili izbrisati informacije tako da se ne mogu vidjeti ili pročitati, često iz razloga privatnosti ili sigurnosti.
Please blank out any personal information before you share this document.
Molim vas, prekrijte sve osobne podatke prije dijeljenja ovog dokumenta.
blare out
to make a very loud and unpleasant noise, usually from speakers or electronic devices.
Proizvesti vrlo glasan i neugodan zvuk, obično iz zvučnika ili elektroničkih uređaja.
Music blared out from the speakers at the party.
Glazba je odjekivala iz zvučnika na zabavi.
blast off
(for a rocket or spacecraft) to leave the ground and go up into space
(za raketu ili svemirsku letjelicu) ostaviti zemlju i otići u svemir
The rocket blasted off from the launch pad this morning.
Raketa je jutros poletjela s lansirne rampe.
blast off
To use strong force, like water or air, to remove something from a surface.
Upotrijebiti snažnu silu, poput vode ili zraka, za uklanjanje nečega s površine.
They used a high-pressure hose to blast the dirt off the sidewalk.
Koristili su visokotlačni crijevo kako bi otpuhali prljavštinu sa pločnika.
blaze away
to do something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, often quickly and without stopping.
Nešto raditi s puno energije i entuzijazma, često brzo i bez prestanka.
The band blazed away during their live performance.
Bend je svirao energično tijekom nastupa uživo.
blaze away
To shoot repeatedly at someone or something, especially with a lot of gunfire.
Pucati opetovano na nekoga ili nešto, posebno s mnogo pucnjave.
The soldiers blazed away at the enemy position.
Vojnici su nemilosrdno pucali na neprijateljske položaje.
blend in
to look or behave like the people or things around you so that you are not noticed as different
izgledati ili ponašati se kao ljudi ili stvari oko tebe kako ne bi bio primijećen kao drugačiji
The shy student tried to blend in with the rest of the class.
Sramežljivi učenik pokušao se stopiti s ostatkom razreda.
blink away
to quickly open and close your eyes to try to make tears or something else go away from your eyes, usually so others don't notice your feelings.
Brzo otvarati i zatvarati oči kako bi uklonio suze ili nešto drugo iz očiju, obično da drugi ne primijete tvoje osjećaje.
She tried to blink away her tears during the sad movie.
Pokušala je treptanjem prikriti svoje suze tijekom tužnog filma.
block off
To stop people or things from passing through an area by putting something in the way.
Spriječiti ljude ili stvari da prolaze kroz neko područje postavljanjem prepreke.
The police blocked off the road after the accident.
Policija je zatvorila cestu nakon nesreće.
block up
to completely fill or cover a space so that nothing can go through it
potpuno ispuniti ili prekriti prostor tako da ništa ne može proći
The debris is blocking up the drains.
Ostaci začepljuju odvode.
blossom out
to grow or develop in a noticeable and positive way, especially by becoming more confident, attractive, or skilled.
Rasti ili se razvijati na primjetan i pozitivan način, posebice postajući samopouzdaniji, privlačniji ili vještiji.
After joining the drama club, Jake really started to blossom out.
Nakon što se pridružio dramskoj grupi, Jake je zaista počeo cvjetati.
blot out
to hide or cover something so that it cannot be seen, especially by marking over it or blocking it from view
sakriti ili prekriti nešto tako da se ne vidi, osobito precrtavanjem ili blokiranjem pogleda
Please blot out the names on these documents before you share them.
Molimo vas da prekrijete imena na ovim dokumentima prije dijeljenja.
blow off
To be removed or forced away by strong force, especially the wind or an explosion. It can also mean to ignore or not meet someone, especially in a casual or unfriendly way.
Biti odnesen ili otjeran jakom silom, osobito vjetrom ili eksplozijom. Može također značiti ignorirati nekoga ili se ne pojaviti, pogotovo na nemaran ili neprijateljski način.
The hat will blow off your head if the wind gets stronger.
Šešir će ti otpuhati s glave ako se vjetar pojača.
blow out
to go out or be extinguished because of a strong current of air
ugasiti se ili biti ugašen zbog jakog strujanja zraka
The wind was so strong that it blew out the candles on the table.
Vjetar je bio toliko jak da je ugasio svijeće na stolu.
blow out
to make a flame go out by blowing air at it from your mouth
ugasiti plamen puhanjem zraka iz usta
I blew out the candles on my birthday cake.
Ja sam ugašeno puhanjem svijeće na svojoj rođendanskoj torti.
blow out
to stop working because of a sudden problem, usually due to damage or a fault inside, like an electrical issue.
Iznenada prestati raditi zbog problema, obično zbog unutarnjeg oštećenja ili kvara, kao što je električni kvar.
My hairdryer blew out this morning while I was using it.
Moj fen za kosu mi je pregorio jutros dok sam ga koristila.
blow over
If something bad, like a problem or argument, blows over, it slowly goes away and people forget about it.
Ako nešto loše, poput problema ili svađe, prođe, to polako nestaje i ljudi to zaborave.
The argument with my friend will blow over soon.
Svađa s mojim prijateljem uskoro će proći.
blow over
To shock or amaze someone, usually because something is very surprising or impressive.
Šokirati ili zadiviti nekoga, obično jer je nešto vrlo iznenađujuće ili impresivno.
The ending of the movie will blow you over.
Kraj filma će te ostaviti bez daha.
blow up
to make something explode or to destroy something with an explosion
nešto raznijeti ili uništiti eksplozijom
The car blew up after the fuel caught fire.
Auto je eksplodirao nakon što se zapalilo gorivo.
blow up
to say that something is more important, serious, or bigger than it really is; to exaggerate.
Reći da je nešto važnije, ozbiljnije ili veće nego što stvarno jest; pretjerivati.
Some newspapers like to blow up small stories to make them seem more dramatic.
Neke novine vole napuhivati male priče kako bi zvučale dramatičnije.
blow up
to suddenly become very angry and start shouting or expressing strong emotions in a loud way
naglo se jako naljutiti i početi vikati ili izražavati jake emocije glasno
Michael blew up at the students when they didn't pay attention in class.
Michael je puknuo na učenike kada nisu obraćali pažnju na satu.
blow up
to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes larger
napuniti nešto zrakom ili plinom tako da postane veće
Can you help me blow up this beach ball?
Možeš li mi pomoći napuhati ovu loptu za plažu?
blow up
to become very swollen or puffy, usually because of an allergy or injury
jako nateći ili otekli, obično zbog alergije ili ozljede
Sarah is allergic to shellfish, so her face blows up if she eats shrimp.
Sarah je alergična na školjke, pa joj lice natekne ako jede škampe.
blow up
to make a photo, picture, or image bigger, especially so you can see more detail
Povećati fotografiju ili sliku kako bi se vidjelo više detalja
Can you blow up this photo? I want to see everyone's faces clearly.
Možeš li povećati ovu fotografiju? Želim jasno vidjeti svačija lica.
blubber out
to say something while crying so much that it is hard to understand you.
Nešto reći dok toliko plačeš da te teško razumiju.
Sophie blubbered out an apology after losing her favorite toy.
Sophie je izjaukala ispriku nakon što je izgubila omiljenu igračku.
blurt out
to suddenly say something without thinking, often because you are excited or nervous
iznenada reći nešto bez razmišljanja, često zbog uzbuđenja ili nervoze
Giselle didn't mean to blurt out Chris's secret to everyone at the party.
Giselle nije namjeravala izlanuti Chrisovu tajnu svima na zabavi.
board up
To cover windows or doors of a building with wooden boards, usually to protect it or keep people out.
Pokrivanje prozora ili vrata zgrade drvenim daskama, obično radi zaštite ili onemogućavanja ulaska.
After the hurricane warning, people boarded up their shop windows to prevent damage.
Nakon upozorenja na uragan, ljudi su zabarikadirali izloge svojih trgovina da spriječe štetu.
bob about
to move gently up and down in water or air, usually without a specific direction or purpose. Synonym: 'bob around'.
Nježno se kretati gore-dolje u vodi ili zraku, obično bez određenog smjera ili svrhe. Sinonim: 'njihati se'.
The beach ball bobbed about on the waves all afternoon.
Lopta za plažu se njihala na valovima cijelo poslijepodne.
boil down
to make a liquid thicker and more concentrated by heating it so that some of the water goes away as steam.
Učiniti tekućinu gušćom i koncentriranijom zagrijavanjem, tako da dio vode ispari kao para.
Let the sauce boil down until it becomes thicker.
Pustite da umak kuhanjem reducira dok ne postane gušći.
boil down
To simplify a complicated situation, idea, or problem to its most important point or basic meaning.
Pojednostaviti kompliciranu situaciju, ideju ili problem na najvažniju točku ili osnovno značenje.
The contract boils down to one simple rule: pay on time.
Ugovor se svodi na jedno pravilo: plati na vrijeme.
boil over
For liquids: to flow over the side of a container when it gets too hot and starts to bubble too much.
Za tekućine: preliti se preko ruba posude kad postane prevruće i počne jako kuhati.
Be careful or the milk will boil over on the stove.
Pazi ili će mlijeko kipjeti preko na štednjaku.
boil over
If someone boils over, they suddenly become very angry and can't control their anger anymore.
Ako netko pukne (boils over), iznenada postaje jako ljut i više ne može kontrolirati svoj bijes.
She boiled over when she discovered her brother had broken her favorite mug.
Ona je pukla kad je otkrila da joj je brat razbio omiljenu šalicu.
bolt out (of)
To suddenly and quickly leave a place, usually because of surprise, fear, or urgency.
Iznenada i brzo napustiti neko mjesto, obično zbog iznenađenja, straha ili hitnosti.
Tom bolted out of the house when he heard a loud crash outside.
Tom je izjurio iz kuće kada je vani čuo glasan udarac.
book up
to reserve or fill all available places, seats, or tickets for an event or location, so that nothing is left.
Rezervirati ili popuniti sva dostupna mjesta, sjedala ili ulaznice za događaj ili lokaciju, tako da ništa ne ostane.
We need to book up the whole conference hall for the meeting.
Moramo rezervirati cijelu konferencijsku dvoranu za sastanak.
boom out
(For a sound) to be very loud and powerful, so it can be heard clearly and from far away.
(Za zvuk) biti vrlo glasan i snažan, tako da se jasno čuje i izdaleka.
Loud music was booming out from the concert speakers.
Glazba je odjekivala iz koncertnih zvučnika.
boot out
to force someone or something to leave a place, usually because they are not wanted there.
Natjerati nekoga ili nešto da napusti neko mjesto, obično zato što nisu poželjni.
The manager booted him out of the meeting for being rude.
Voditelj ga je izbacio van sa sastanka zbog nepristojnosti.
border on
To be next to or very close to something; to share a boundary with something.
Biti pored nečega ili vrlo blizu; dijeliti granicu s nečim.
The garden borders on the school playground.
Vrt graniči s školskim igralištem.
boss around
to keep telling someone what to do in an annoying or controlling way, often when you have no right to do so.
Stalno govoriti nekome što da radi na iritantan ili naredbodavan način, često kad nemaš pravo na to.
My older sister always bosses me around when our parents are not home.
Moja starija sestra uvijek zapovijeda meni kad roditelja nema doma.
botch up
to do something badly or carelessly so that it is not done well
učiniti nešto loše ili nemarno, tako da to nije dobro napravljeno
If you don't follow the instructions, you might botch up the whole recipe.
Ako ne slijediš upute, možeš zeznti cijeli recept.
bottle up
To keep your feelings or emotions hidden inside and not express them.
Skrivati svoje osjećaje ili emocije i ne iskazivati ih.
She tried to bottle up her anger during the meeting.
Pokušala je potisnuti svoj bijes tijekom sastanka.
bottom out
To reach the lowest or worst level, usually before beginning to improve again.
Dosegnuti najnižu ili najgoru razinu, obično prije nego što se situacija počne poboljšavati.
The economy bottomed out after several years of decline.
Gospodarstvo je dotaknulo dno nakon nekoliko godina pada.
bow down
To physically bend your upper body forward, usually to show respect or submission. Often used when talking about showing respect to someone important or powerful.
Fizički sagnuti gornji dio tijela prema naprijed, obično da biste pokazali poštovanje ili podložnost. Često se koristi kad se govori o pokazivanju poštovanja prema važnoj ili moćnoj osobi.
You don't have to bow down to him just because he’s your boss.
Ne moraš mu se nakloniti samo zato što ti je šef.
bow down (to)
To accept someone else's power or authority over you, often because you feel you have no choice.
Prihvatiti tuđu moć ili autoritet nad sobom, često zato što osjećaš da nemaš izbora.
She refused to bow down to the unfair rules at work.
Ona je odbila pokoriti se nepravednim pravilima na poslu.
bow out (of)
to leave a job, activity, or situation, especially because you want to or it is the right time to stop.
Napustiti posao, aktivnost ili situaciju, osobito zato što to želiš ili je pravo vrijeme za prestanak.
After many years in the company, Sarah decided to bow out and retire.
Nakon mnogo godina u tvrtki, Sarah je odlučila povući se i otići u mirovinu.
bowl over
To greatly surprise or impress someone. When you are 'bowled over', you feel amazed or shocked (usually in a positive way).
Jako iznenaditi ili impresionirati nekoga. Kada si 'bowled over', osjećaš se iznenađeno ili šokirano (obično pozitivno).
Tim was bowled over when he won the competition.
Tim je bio potpuno oduševljen kad je pobijedio na natjecanju.
box in
To limit someone's choices or freedom so they can't do what they want.
Ograničiti nečije izbore ili slobodu tako da osoba ne može raditi što želi.
Natalia was starting to feel like she was boxed in by her family's expectations.
Natalia je počela osjećati da ju zatvaraju očekivanja njene obitelji.
box up
to put someone or something into a small or restricted space, or to make someone feel trapped or confined.
Smjestiti nekoga ili nešto u mali ili ograničeni prostor, ili natjerati nekoga da se osjeća zarobljeno ili ograničeno.
I feel so boxed up in that tiny apartment.
Osjećam se tako zatvoreno u tom malom stanu.
box up
to put things into a box, usually to move them or keep them organized.
Staviti stvari u kutiju, obično radi preseljenja ili organizacije.
Henry helped Helen to box up her clothes before she moved to a new house.
Henry je pomogao Helen spakirati njezinu odjeću u kutije prije preseljenja.
branch out
to start doing something different from what you usually do, especially in work or hobbies
započeti raditi nešto drugačije nego inače, posebno u poslu ili hobijima
She decided to branch out into graphic design after years of working as a photographer.
Odlučila je proširiti djelatnost na grafički dizajn nakon godina rada kao fotografkinja.
break away
to leave a group or organization because you want to be independent or do something different.
Napustiti grupu ili organizaciju jer želiš biti neovisan ili raditi nešto drugačije.
During the meeting, Jane broke away from the group to express her own opinion.
Tijekom sastanka Jane se odvojila od grupe kako bi izrazila vlastito mišljenje.
break away
to interrupt or take someone away from what they are doing, usually because you need their attention for something else
prekinuti ili odvojiti nekoga od onoga što radi, obično zato što ti treba njihova pažnja za nešto drugo
Could I break you away from your work for a quick question?
Mogu li te odvojiti na trenutak od posla zbog brzog pitanja?
break away
to escape or free yourself from someone or something that is holding you. Similar to: 'break free'.
Pobjeći ili se osloboditi od nekoga ili nečega što te drži. Slično kao: 'break free'.
The dog tried to break away from its owner during the walk.
Pas je pokušao pobjeći od vlasnika tijekom šetnje.
break down
When a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working because there is a problem or it is damaged.
Kada se stroj ili vozilo pokvari, prestaje raditi zbog kvara ili oštećenja.
My car broke down on the way to work.
Moj auto se pokvario na putu do posla.
break down
to separate something into smaller parts, or to take something apart so it is easier to move, understand, or repair
razdvojiti nešto na manje dijelove ili rastaviti nešto kako bi bilo lakše premjestiti, razumjeti ili popraviti
We need to break down the table after the party so it can be stored easily.
Moramo rastaviti stol nakon zabave kako bismo ga lakše spremili.
break down
To suddenly start crying or lose control of your emotions, especially in a difficult situation.
Iznenada početi plakati ili izgubiti kontrolu nad emocijama, osobito u teškoj situaciji.
She broke down in tears when she heard the sad news.
Ona je slomila se i zaplakala kad je čula tužne vijesti.
break in
to enter a place (usually by force) without permission, often to steal something
ući na neko mjesto (obično silom) bez dopuštenja, često da bi se nešto ukralo
Someone tried to break in last night, but the alarm scared them away.
Netko je pokušao provaliti sinoć, ali ih je alarm prestrašio.
break in
To use something new until it becomes comfortable or works well. Most often, this is used for things like shoes or clothes. It can also mean to train an animal, especially a horse, so it behaves well.
Koristiti nešto novo dok ne postane udobno ili dobro ne funkcionira. Najčešće se koristi za cipele ili odjeću. Također može značiti dresuru životinje, posebno konja, da se lijepo ponaša.
Anna had to break in her new running shoes before the marathon.
Anna je morala razgaziti nove tenisice prije maratona.
break into
to suddenly start doing something, like laughing, singing, or talking, without warning
iznenada početi nešto raditi, poput smijanja, pjevanja ili pričanja, bez upozorenja
The people behind me broke into laughter during the first scene of the movie.
Ljudi iza mene su prasnuli u smijeh tijekom prve scene filma.
break into
to enter a building, car, or other place illegally, especially by force; or to start doing something suddenly.
Ući ilegalno, osobito silom, u zgradu, auto ili drugo mjesto; ili iznenada početi nešto raditi.
Someone tried to break into my house last night.
Netko je pokušao provaliti u moju kuću sinoć.
break off
to suddenly stop doing something, especially speaking or an activity, before it is finished
iznenada prestati nešto raditi, osobito govoriti ili neku aktivnost, prije nego što se završi
Sarah broke off in the middle of her sentence when the phone rang.
Sarah se prekinula na pola rečenice kada je zazvonio telefon.
break off
to remove or separate a part of something from the rest, usually by snapping or pulling it apart
ukloniti ili odvojiti dio nečega od ostatka, obično lomljenjem ili povlačenjem
Could you break me off a piece of chocolate?
Možeš li mi odlomiti komadić čokolade?
break out
to start suddenly and unexpectedly, especially something such as a fight, a fire, or laughter.
započeti iznenada i neočekivano, osobito nešto poput tučnjave, požara ili smijeha.
A fire broke out in the kitchen last night.
Sinoć je u kuhinji izbio požar.
break out
to take something out that has been put away, because you are going to use it soon.
Izvaditi nešto što je bilo pospremljeno, jer će uskoro trebati.
Break out your party dress – we’re going to celebrate tonight!
Izvadi svoju haljinu za zabavu – večeras slavimo!
break out
to escape from a place, especially by using force or a clever plan
pobjeći s nekog mjesta, posebno uporabom sile ili pametnog plana
The prisoner tried to break out of prison.
Zatvorenik je pokušao pobjeći iz zatvora.
break through
to force your way through a barrier or an obstacle, especially when it is difficult to pass.
Silom se probiti kroz prepreku ili barijeru, posebice kada je teško proći.
The firefighters broke through the locked door to save the family.
Vatrogasci su provalili kroz zaključana vrata kako bi spasili obitelj.
break up
to divide something into smaller parts or pieces; or to end a relationship or event.
Podijeliti nešto na manje dijelove ili prekinuti vezu ili događaj.
The teacher had to break up the fight between the students.
Učitelj je morao razdvojiti tuču između učenika.
break up
to stop a group or activity from continuing, especially an argument or a gathering
Spriječiti grupu ili aktivnost da se nastavi, posebno svađu ili okupljanje.
The teacher broke the argument up before it got too serious.
Učitelj je prekinuo svađu prije nego što je postala ozbiljna.
break up
to end or finish a meeting, class, or other organized event, so people can leave and go home.
Završiti sastanak, razred ili drugi organizirani događaj kako bi ljudi mogli otići kući.
We'll break up at around 4pm, so everyone can go home.
Završit ćemo oko 16 sati, tako da svi mogu otići kući.
breathe in
To take air into your lungs through your nose or mouth.
Udahnuti zrak u pluća kroz nos ili usta.
Please breathe in deeply during your yoga class.
Molim te, udahni duboko tijekom sata joge.
breathe out
To let air go from your lungs through your nose or mouth; the opposite of breathing in.
Ispuštati zrak iz pluća kroz nos ili usta; suprotno od udisanja.
Breathe out slowly after taking a deep breath.
Izdahnite polako nakon što duboko udahnete.
breeze through
To finish something very quickly and easily, without much effort. Synonym: 'sail through'.
Završiti nešto vrlo brzo i lako, bez velikog truda. Sinonim: 'sail through'.
Anna breezed through the job interview and got hired right away.
Anna je lako prošla razgovor za posao i odmah ju zaposlili.
bridge over
To build or create something (like a bridge or another connection) to go over a gap, obstacle, or difficulty and connect two sides.
Izgraditi ili stvoriti nešto (poput mosta ili neke druge veze) kako bi se premostila praznina, prepreka ili poteškoća i povezale dvije strane.
Engineers worked together to bridge over the busy road so pedestrians could cross safely.
Inženjeri su zajedno radili kako bi izgradili most preko prometne ceste kako bi pješaci mogli sigurno prijeći.
brim over
to be so full that it goes over the edge; to overflow (physically or with emotion). Similar to 'brim with'.
Biti toliko pun da prelijeva preko ruba; prelijevati se (fizički ili emocionalno). Slično kao 'brim with'.
The cup was brimming over with coffee, so she had to pour some out.
Šalica je prelijevala kavom, pa je morala malo izliti.
bring about
to cause something to happen or to make something change
prouzročiti da se nešto dogodi ili promijeni
The invention of the internet brought about a big change in how people communicate.
Izum interneta doveo je do velike promjene u načinu na koji ljudi komuniciraju.
bring around
to convince someone to change their opinion or agree with an idea or plan
Uvjeriti nekoga da promijeni mišljenje ili pristane na ideju ili plan
We need to bring Joanne around to the idea of visiting Paris instead of Rome.
Moramo uvjeriti Joanne da prihvati ideju o posjetu Parizu umjesto Rima.
bring down
to make someone or something lose power, strength, or happiness; to cause someone or something to fall or fail.
Natjerati nekoga ili nešto da izgubi snagu, sreću ili moć; uzrokovati pad ili neuspjeh.
The scandal could bring down the government.
Afera bi mogla srušiti vladu.
bring in
to earn or make money for a business or organization
zaraditi ili donijeti novac za tvrtku ili organizaciju
Our new product is expected to bring in a lot of money this year.
Očekuje se da će naš novi proizvod donijeti mnogo novca ove godine.
bring in
to ask someone to join an activity, a group, or to help with something.
Zamoliti nekoga da se priključi aktivnosti, grupi ili da pomogne s nečim.
We need to bring an expert in to fix the broken computer.
Moramo dovesti stručnjaka da popravi pokvareno računalo.
bring off
to succeed in doing something difficult; to achieve something successfully
uspjeti napraviti nešto teško; uspješno postići nešto
Despite the challenges, the team managed to bring off a victory.
Unatoč izazovima, tim je uspio ostvariti pobjedu.
bring on
to make something or someone appear, or to cause something to happen, especially quickly or sooner than expected.
Učiniti da se nešto ili netko pojavi ili uzrokovati da se nešto dogodi, osobito brzo ili ranije nego što se očekuje.
Bring on the music!
Pokreni glazbu!
bring out
to make a new product available for people to buy; to launch or publish something new.
učiniti novi proizvod dostupnim za kupnju; lansirati ili objaviti nešto novo.
The company will bring out a new model of their popular laptop next month.
Tvrtka će sljedeći mjesec izbaciti novi model svog popularnog prijenosnika.
bring out
to make something noticeable or easy to see, or to show something so that people can notice it
učiniti nešto primjetnim ili lakim za vidjeti, ili pokazati nešto kako bi ljudi to primijetili
She wore a red scarf to bring out the color of her eyes.
Nosila je crveni šal kako bi istaknula boju svojih očiju.
bring up
to start talking about a subject or topic in a conversation or discussion
započeti govoriti o nekoj temi ili pitanju u razgovoru ili raspravi
I want to bring up the idea of starting a new project during our next meeting.
Želim pokrenuti ideju o započinjanju novog projekta na našem sljedećem sastanku.
bristle at
To react with anger or annoyance to something someone says or does.
Reagirati ljutito ili razdraženo na nešto što netko kaže ili učini.
She bristled at the criticism from her boss.
Ona je plane na kritiku svog šefa.
brush down
to remove dust, dirt, or crumbs from someone or something using a brush or your hand.
Ukloniti prašinu, prljavštinu ili mrvice s nekoga ili nečega pomoću četke ili rukom.
She brushed down her coat after coming inside from the garden.
Nakon što je ušla iz vrta, otresla je kaput.
brush off
To ignore someone or treat their ideas, opinions, or requests as unimportant.
Ignorirati nekoga ili smatrati njihove ideje, mišljenja ili zahtjeve nevažnima.
When John tried to talk to his boss about a promotion, she just brushed him off.
Kad je John pokušao razgovarati sa šeficom o unapređenju, ona ga je samo otpravila.
brush on
to put something, like a liquid, onto a surface using a brush
nanijeti nešto, poput tekućine, na površinu kistom
Brush on the sauce before baking the chicken.
Premaži umak na piletinu prije pečenja.
brush up
to review or practice something you learned before, so you don't forget it or can use it better.
Ponovno proći ili vježbati nešto što ste ranije naučili kako biste to bolje koristili ili ne zaboravili.
Matthew is brushing up on his English before the exam.
Matthew obnavlja engleski prije ispita.
bubble over
To be so full of joy or excitement that it is very easy for others to see or feel your happiness.
Biti toliko prepun radosti ili uzbuđenja da drugi lako mogu primijetiti ili osjetiti tvoju sreću.
Children were bubbling over with excitement on the last day of school.
Djeca su kipjela od uzbuđenja na zadnji dan škole.
bubble up
to appear or rise to the surface as bubbles, especially when something is heated; can also mean when a feeling or idea slowly becomes stronger and more noticeable
Pojaviti se ili izroniti na površinu kao mjehurići, osobito kad se nešto zagrijava; također može značiti kada osjećaj ili ideja polako postaju jači i primjetniji.
When the water started to boil, bubbles bubbled up to the surface.
Kad je voda počela ključati, mjehurići su izronili na površinu.
buck up
to cheer up or become more positive, especially after feeling sad or discouraged
oraspoložiti se ili postati pozitivniji, posebno nakon tuge ili obeshrabrenja
Joe bucked up after talking to his friends.
Joe se razvedrio nakon razgovora s prijateljima.
buckle down
to start working very hard and seriously on something, especially after not working hard before.
Početi jako naporno i ozbiljno raditi na nečemu, osobito nakon što prije nisi radio toliko naporno.
I have to buckle down if I want to pass my exams.
Moram se uhvatiti posla ako želim položiti ispite.
buckle under
To be unable to cope with pressure, stress, or demands, and therefore give in or fail.
Nemogućnost suočavanja s pritiskom, stresom ili zahtjevima, pa se predaje ili ne uspijeva.
Andrea's mother was worried that her daughter would buckle under the pressure of her final exams.
Andreina majka je brinula da će joj kći popustiti pod pritiskom završnih ispita.
budget for
to plan how much money you will spend on something and save or set aside that amount for it.
Isplanirati koliko ćete novca potrošiti na nešto i odvojiti ili uštedjeti taj iznos.
I budgeted $50 per week for groceries.
Proračunao/proračunala sam 50 dolara tjedno za namirnice.
bugger off
slang, British English. To tell someone to go away or leave immediately, usually in a rude or annoyed way.
sleng, britanski engleski. Reći nekome da ode ili nestane odmah, obično na grub ili ljut način.
Paul was told to bugger off when he started bothering everyone at the party.
Paulu su rekli da odjebe kad je počeo gnjaviti sve na zabavi.
build in
to include someone or something as a necessary part of a plan, system, or arrangement
uključiti nekoga ili nešto kao nužan dio plana, sustava ili dogovora
We need to build regular feedback sessions into our weekly meetings.
Moramo uključiti redovite sesije povratnih informacija u naše tjedne sastanke.
build on
To use something as a base or starting point in order to make progress or add more to it.
Koristiti nešto kao temelj ili početnu točku za napredak ili dodavanje nečega.
We want to build on last year's success and make this event even better.
Želimo nadograditi na prošlogodišnjem uspjehu i učiniti ovaj događaj još boljim.
build up
to gradually increase in amount, size, or strength, or to make something do this; to prepare for an important event by gradually creating excitement or tension.
Postupno se povećavati u količini, veličini ili snazi, ili učiniti da nešto postane takvo; pripremati se za važan događaj postupno stvarajući uzbuđenje ili napetost.
Over time, dust builds up on furniture if you don't clean it.
S vremenom se prašina nakuplja na namještaju ako ne čistiš.
build upon
to use what you already have or what has already been done as a base to make something better or achieve more.
Koristiti ono što već imaš ili što je već učinjeno kao osnovu za poboljšanje ili postizanje više.
We must continue to build upon the excellent reputation that we've already established.
Moramo nastaviti nadograđivati odličan ugled koji smo već stekli.
bulge out
to stick out or swell outward because something is inside or pushing from inside
izbočiti ili ispupčiti prema van jer je nešto unutra ili nešto gura iznutra
The suitcase was so full that it started to bulge out.
Kofer je bio toliko pun da je počeo ispucavati prema van.
bum about
to spend time doing nothing important or to relax and wander without a particular purpose, often with someone. Synonym: 'bum around'
Provoditi vrijeme ne radeći ništa važno ili se opuštati i lutati bez određenog cilja, često s nekim. Sinonim: 'lunjati'.
Andrew often bums about after classes.
Andrew često lunjari nakon nastave.
bump into
to meet someone unexpectedly, or to accidentally touch or hit someone or something.
Sresti nekoga neočekivano ili slučajno udariti nekoga ili nešto.
I bumped into my old friend at the supermarket yesterday.
Jučer sam naletio na starog prijatelja u supermarketu.
bump off
slang. To kill someone, usually in a secret or violent way.
Sleng. Ubiti nekoga, obično na tajan ili nasilan način.
In gangster movies, criminals often bump their enemies off.
U gangster filmovima, kriminalci često maknu svoje neprijatelje.
bump up
To increase the level, amount, or status of someone or something, often unexpectedly or suddenly.
Povećati razinu, količinu ili status nekoga ili nečega, često neočekivano ili iznenada.
The company decided to bump up everyone's salary this year.
Tvrtka je odlučila povećati plaću svima ove godine.
bunch up
To move things or people close together so there is less space between them.
Premjestiti stvari ili ljude bliže kako bi između njih bilo manje prostora.
Bunch up the clothes so they all fit in the suitcase.
Naguraj odjeću da sve stane u kofer.
bundle up
to put on warm clothes to protect yourself from cold weather
odjenuti toplu odjeću kako biste se zaštitili od hladnoće
Be sure to bundle up before you go outside; it's freezing today.
Obavezno se toplo obuci prije izlaska van; danas je jako hladno.
bundle up
to tie or group things together into one package or bundle, usually so they are easier to carry or organize.
Zavezati ili skupiti stvari zajedno u jedan paket ili svežanj, obično kako bi ih bilo lakše nositi ili organizirati.
Please bundle up the newspapers so we can recycle them.
Molim te sveži zajedno novine kako bismo ih mogli reciklirati.
bunk off
(British English) to leave school or work early or not go there, without permission, usually to avoid doing something you do not want to do.
(Britanski engleski) Otići ranije iz škole ili s posla ili uopće ne doći, bez dopuštenja, obično kako biste izbjegli nešto što ne želite raditi.
Some students tried to bunk off school to go to the amusement park.
Neki učenici pokušali su markirati iz škole da bi otišli u zabavni park.
burn down
to be destroyed or destroy something completely by fire so that only the basic structure or nothing at all is left
Biti uništen ili potpuno uništiti nešto vatrom, tako da ostane samo osnovna struktura ili ništa.
The old factory burned down last night.
Stara tvornica je sinoć izgorjela do temelja.
burn off
to get rid of something, often calories or fat, by using energy, usually through physical activity or exercise.
Riješiti se nečega, često kalorija ili masnoće, trošeći energiju, obično putem tjelesne aktivnosti ili vježbanja.
After eating a big meal, she went for a jog to burn off some calories.
Nakon obilnog obroka otišla je trčati da sagori nekoliko kalorija.
burn out
to use something so much that it stops working or is destroyed by excessive heat or overuse, especially when talking about machines or engines.
Koristiti nešto toliko puno da prestane raditi ili se uništi zbog pregrijavanja ili pretjerane upotrebe, osobito kad se radi o strojevima ili motorima.
If you leave the lights on all night, you might burn out the bulbs.
Ako ostaviš svjetla upaljena cijelu noć, mogao bi spržiti žarulje.
burn up
to travel or drive somewhere very fast, especially in a car or other vehicle.
Putovati ili voziti negdje jako brzo, osobito automobilom ili drugim vozilom.
She burned up the highway trying to get to the concert on time.
Ona je jurila autocestom pokušavajući doći na koncert na vrijeme.
burn up
to use a lot of energy, especially by being active or exercising
potrošiti puno energije, posebno aktivnošću ili vježbanjem
You can burn up a lot of calories by going for a long walk.
Možeš potrošiti puno kalorija ako odeš u dugu šetnju.
burst in on
to suddenly enter a place and interrupt someone or something when they are busy or in the middle of doing something.
iznenada ući u prostoriju i prekinuti nekoga dok je zauzet ili u sredini nečega.
The teacher was angry when students burst in on her during a meeting.
Učiteljica se naljutila kada su učenici upali tijekom njezina sastanka.
burst out
to suddenly start saying something or making a loud sound, often because of strong emotion
iznenada početi govoriti nešto ili napraviti glasan zvuk, često zbog snažne emocije
She burst out laughing when she heard the joke.
Ona je prsnula u smijeh kad je čula šalu.
burst out
to leave or come out of a place very quickly and suddenly, almost like an explosion
napustiti ili izići iz mjesta vrlo brzo i iznenada, gotovo kao eksplozija
The children burst out of the school when the bell rang.
Djeca su izletjela van iz škole kad je zazvonilo zvono.
bush out
If a plant or part of a plant bushes out, it grows more leaves, branches, or stems, making it thicker and fuller in appearance.
Ako biljka ili njezin dio postane grmolik, razvija više listova, grana ili stabljika i tako izgleda gušće i punije.
The rosebush will bush out nicely if you prune it in the spring.
Grm ruže će lijepo postati grmolik ako ga orežete u proljeće.
bust up
to break or destroy something, often by making it come apart into smaller pieces.
Slomiti ili uništiti nešto, često rastavljanjem na manje dijelove.
The kids accidentally busted up the table while they were playing.
Djeca su slučajno slomila stol dok su se igrala.
bustle about
to move around a place quickly and with energy, usually because you are busy doing things
brzo i energično se kretati po nekom mjestu, obično zato što si zauzet nečim
Shoppers were bustling about the mall before the holidays.
Kupci su užurbano se kretali po trgovačkom centru prije blagdana.
butt in
to suddenly interrupt someone while they are speaking, often when it is not your turn or you are not invited to join the conversation
Iznenadno prekinuti nekoga dok govori, često kada nije tvoj red ili nisi pozvan u razgovor.
'Please don't butt in while others are talking,' the teacher said.
Nastavnica je rekla: 'Molim te, nemoj upadati u riječ dok drugi govore.'
butter up
to say nice things to someone or praise them a lot because you want them to do something for you or treat you well
Reći nekome lijepe stvari ili ga puno hvaliti jer želiš da ti nešto učini ili te dobro tretira
He tried to butter up his boss by complimenting her on her work.
Pokušao je ulizivati se šefici hvaleći njezin rad.
buy in
to buy a large amount of something to keep for later use, usually to make sure you don't run out
kupiti veliku količinu nečega za kasniju upotrebu, obično da ne ponestane
We always buy in extra snacks before a big party.
Uvijek kupujemo na zalihu dodatne grickalice prije velike zabave.
buy into
to purchase a share or part of something, like a business or an investment, so you become a part-owner along with others.
Kupiti udio ili dio nečega, poput poslovanja ili investicije, kako biste postali suvlasnik zajedno s drugima.
She decided to buy into a popular coffee shop with her friend.
Odlučila je kupiti udio u popularnom kafiću sa svojom prijateljicom.
buy off
To give someone money or gifts to persuade them not to take action against you, usually to avoid trouble or to ignore something wrong.
Dati nekome novac ili poklone da ga nagovoriš da ne poduzme ništa protiv tebe, obično kako bi izbjegao nevolje ili zanemario nešto pogrešno.
The driver tried to buy off the police officer when he was stopped for speeding.
Vozač je pokušao podmititi policajca kada ga je zaustavio zbog prebrze vožnje.
buy out
To buy someone's share in a business or property so that you become the only owner.
Kupiti nečiji udio u poslu ili imovini kako bi postao jedini vlasnik.
Lance offered to buy out the other partners in the business.
Lance je ponudio otkupiti udio drugih partnera u poslu.
buy up
to buy all or most of something available, so that there is little or none left for other people.
kupiti sve ili većinu nečega što je dostupno, tako da ostane malo ili ništa za druge.
They tried to buy up all the tickets for the concert.
Pokušali su otkupiti sve ulaznice za koncert.
buzz off
To go away or leave, often used in an informal or unfriendly way to tell someone to go away.
Otići ili napustiti, često se koristi neformalno ili neprijateljski da bi se nekome reklo da ode.
It's time for me to buzz off.
Vrijeme je da odem.
cage in
To keep someone or something inside a closed space, like a cage, so they can’t get out.
Držati nekoga ili nešto u zatvorenom prostoru, poput kaveza, kako ne bi mogli izaći.
We will cage in the rabbits to keep them safe in the garden.
Zatvorit ćemo zečeve u kavez kako bi bili sigurni u vrtu.
call for
To go to a place to collect or pick up someone or something, usually to take them somewhere else.
Otići na neko mjesto kako bi pokupio nekoga ili nešto, obično da bi ih odveo drugdje.
I'll call for you at your house before we go to the party.
Doći ću po tebe kod kuće prije nego što idemo na zabavu.
call for
to require something or say that something is needed
zahtijevati nešto ili reći da je nešto potrebno
This recipe calls for two cups of flour, a cup of sugar, and six eggs.
Ovaj recept zahtijeva dvije šalice brašna, šalicu šećera i šest jaja.
call in
to ask someone to come for help, advice, or a meeting
zamoliti nekoga da dođe zbog pomoći, savjeta ili sastanka
The principal called the student's parents in for a meeting.
Ravnatelj je pozvao roditelje učenika na sastanak.
call in
To visit someone for a short time, often unexpectedly, usually when you are nearby.
Posjetiti nekoga nakratko, često neočekivano, obično kada ste u blizini.
Joey decided to call in on Agnes since he was near her house.
Joey je odlučio svratiti do Agnes jer je bio blizu njezine kuće.
call off
To decide not to do something that was planned, especially an event or activity.
Odlučiti ne učiniti nešto što je bilo planirano, posebno događaj ili aktivnost.
The concert was called off because of the rain.
Koncert je otkazan zbog kiše.
call on
to ask someone to do something, such as answer a question or help with a task
Zamoliti nekoga da nešto učini, poput odgovora na pitanje ili pomoći u zadatku.
The teacher always calls on students to answer questions during class.
Učitelj uvijek poziva učenike da odgovaraju na pitanja tijekom sata.
call out
to say something loudly so people can hear, often to get someone's attention or give information
reći nešto glasno kako bi ljudi čuli, često da privuče pažnju ili pruži informaciju
The park ranger called out a warning to the hikers on the trail.
Čuvar parka je doviknuo upozorenje planinarima na stazi.
call up
to telephone someone
nazvati nekoga telefonom
I tried to call up Sarah, but she wasn't home.
Pokušao sam nazvati Saru, ali nije bila kod kuće.
call up
to display or find information on a computer screen
prikazati ili pronaći informacije na ekranu računala
Jack called up the document on his laptop.
Jack je otvorio dokument na svom prijenosnom računalu.
calm down
to become or make someone become less angry, upset, or excited; to relax and feel peaceful again
postati ili učiniti nekoga manje ljutitim, uzrujanim ili uzbuđenim; opustiti se i ponovno osjetiti mir
Calm down. Everything will be fine if you take a break.
Smiri se. Sve će biti u redu ako napraviš pauzu.
camp out
to sleep or stay outside, usually in a tent, for a short time, especially for fun.
spavati ili boraviti vani, obično u šatoru, na kratko vrijeme, osobito iz zabave.
My brother often camps out with his friends in the forest.
Moj brat često kampira s prijateljima u šumi.
cancel out
to remove or reduce the effect of something so that it has no real impact
ukloniti ili smanjiti učinak nečega tako da nema stvarnog utjecaja
The negative reviews will cancel out the positive ones.
Negativne recenzije će poništiti pozitivne.
cap off
To finish or complete something in a special or impressive way.
Dovršiti ili završiti nešto na poseban ili impresivan način.
The event was capped off with a spectacular fireworks show.
Događaj je zaključen spektakularnim vatrometom.
care for
to feel affection for someone or to like someone a lot
osjećati privrženost prema nekome ili jako voljeti nekoga
I care for you very much, Henry!
Jako brinem za tebe, Henry!
care for
to look after someone or something and make sure they are safe, healthy, or in good condition
Brinuti o nekome ili nečemu i pobrinuti se da su sigurni, zdravi ili u dobrom stanju
Could you care for my plants while I’m away?
Možeš li brinuti se za moje biljke dok nisam tu?
carry away
to take something or someone from a place, often by force or suddenly
odnijeti nešto ili nekoga s mjesta, često silom ili iznenada
The thieves carried away the television set during the night.
Lopovi su odnijeli televizor tijekom noći.
carry off
to do something successfully, especially something difficult or unexpected.
Uspješno učiniti nešto, osobito nešto teško ili neočekivano.
She carried off the role of Hamlet very well.
Vrlo je dobro odigrala ulogu Hamleta.
carry on
to continue doing something, especially after being interrupted or to keep a tradition or activity going
nastaviti raditi nešto, posebno nakon prekida ili održavati tradiciju/aktivnost
Even after the coach left, the team carried on with practice.
Čak i nakon što je trener otišao, tim je nastavio s treningom.
carry on
to behave in an upset, loud, or silly way, often by complaining, crying, or making a fuss
ponašati se uznemireno, glasno ili blesavo, često žaleći se, plačući ili praveći uzbunu
The toddler carried on when he didn't get the toy he wanted.
Dijete je pravilo scenu kada nije dobilo igračku koju je htjelo.
carry out
to complete or do something, especially a task, plan, or order.
Dovršiti ili obaviti nešto, posebno zadatak, plan ili naredbu.
The employer did not carry out the terms of the contract as promised.
Poslodavac nije ispunio uvjete ugovora kao što je obećano.
carry over
to move something from one time or situation to another later one, usually because it could not be done before.
Premjestiti nešto s jednog vremena ili situacije na drugo, kasnije, obično zato što se nije moglo ranije napraviti.
Since I didn't use all my vacation days, I can carry them over to next year.
Pošto nisam iskoristio sve dane godišnjeg, mogu ih prenijeti u sljedeću godinu.
carry through
To finish something that you have started, especially when it is difficult.
Dovršiti nešto što si započeo, osobito kad je teško.
You really should carry through on the things that you say you'll do.
Zaista bi trebao dovršiti ono što kažeš da ćeš učiniti.
cart away
To take or remove someone or something from a place, usually by using a vehicle or with some effort.
Odvesti ili ukloniti nekoga ili nešto s nekog mjesta, obično vozilom ili uz napor.
We need to cart away these old boxes from the garage.
Moramo odvesti ove stare kutije iz garaže.
carve up
to divide something into parts, often in a way that is unfair or not careful
podijeliti nešto na dijelove, često na nepravedan ili nemaran način
The two companies agreed to carve up the market between them.
Dvije tvrtke su se dogovorile da će podijeliti tržište među sobom.
cascade down
To flow or fall down quickly and in large amounts, like water going down a surface.
Teći ili padati brzo i u velikim količinama, poput vode koja teče niz površinu.
Water cascades down the rocks in the garden.
Voda slijeva niz stijene u vrtu.
cash in
To exchange something, like an investment or a policy, for its money value.
Zamijeniti nešto, primjerice ulaganje ili policu, za njezinu novčanu vrijednost.
He decided to cash in his stocks to pay for a new car.
Odlučio je unovčiti svoje dionice kako bi kupio novi auto.
cash in on
to take advantage of a situation in order to make money or get a benefit, often in an opportunistic way
iskoristiti situaciju kako bi zaradio novac ili dobio korist, često na oportunistički način
The company tried to cash in on the popularity of the new trend.
Tvrtka je pokušala profitirati na popularnosti novog trenda.
cash out
To exchange something, like an investment, shares, or casino chips, for money. It is also used when you take your money out from an account or a game and stop participating.
Zamijeniti nešto, poput investicije, dionica ili kasino žetona, za novac. Također se koristi kad podignete svoj novac s računa ili igre i prestanete sudjelovati.
Manuel plans to cash out his winnings and retire in Ecuador.
Manuel planira unovčiti svoj dobitak i otići u mirovinu u Ekvador.
cast about
To try to find something or someone, often by searching in different ways or thinking carefully. Synonym: 'cast around'.
Pokušati pronaći nešto ili nekoga, često tražeći na različite načine ili pažljivo razmišljajući. Sinonim: 'tražiti okolo'.
The protestors cast about for new ways to get people's attention.
Prosvjednici su tražili nove načine kako privući pažnju ljudi.
cast down
to feel very sad, disappointed, or discouraged
osjećati se vrlo tužno, razočarano ili obeshrabreno
Angelina was cast down when she didn’t get the job she wanted.
Angelina je bila potištena kad nije dobila posao koji je željela.
cast off
To get rid of something or someone that you no longer want or need. Similar to 'throw away' or 'let go'.
Riješiti se nečega ili nekoga koga više ne želiš ili ne trebaš. Slično 'baciti' ili 'otpustiti'.
Valerie cast off the coat that she had only worn twice.
Valerie je odbacila kaput koji je nosila samo dva puta.
cast out
to force someone to leave a group, place, or community; to make someone go away because they are no longer wanted.
Natjerati nekoga da napusti grupu, mjesto ili zajednicu; otjerati nekoga jer više nije poželjan.
The villagers decided to cast out the thief from their community.
Mještani su odlučili istjerati lopova iz svoje zajednice.
catch on
To become popular or fashionable among people.
Postati popularan ili moderan među ljudima.
Smartphones started to catch on soon after they were introduced.
Pametni telefoni su počeli postajati popularni ubrzo nakon što su predstavljeni.
catch on
To understand or realize something, often after some time.
Razumjeti ili shvatiti nešto, često nakon nekog vremena.
It took a while, but Finn finally caught on to what Sam was saying.
Potrajalo je, ali Finn je naposljetku shvatio što Sam govori.
catch out
to find someone making a mistake or not telling the truth, often by surprise
uhvatiti nekoga u pogrešci ili laži, često iznenada
The police tried to catch out the suspect during the interrogation by asking tricky questions.
Policija je pokušala uhvatiti osumnjičenika tijekom ispitivanja postavljajući zamršena pitanja.
catch up
to do something that you have not had time to do earlier, so that you reach the same level as others or as you should be.
Učiniti nešto za što prije nisi imao vremena, da dođeš na razinu s drugima ili na odgovarajuću razinu.
Tiffany had a lot of work to catch up on after being sick for a week.
Tiffany je imala puno posla za nadoknaditi nakon što je tjedan dana bila bolesna.
catch up with
to reach the same level or position as someone or something, especially after being behind for a while
dostići istu razinu ili položaj kao netko ili nešto, posebno nakon što si neko vrijeme zaostajao
I had to run to catch up with my friends after I was late.
Morao sam trčati da stignem prijatelje nakon što sam zakasnio.
cave in
To finally agree to do what someone wants after resisting or refusing before.
Na kraju pristati učiniti ono što netko želi nakon prijašnjeg protivljenja ili odbijanja.
The employer caved in to the demands of the workers.
Poslodavac je naposljetku popustio zahtjevima radnika.
cave in
If something caves in, it suddenly falls down or collapses, usually because it cannot support any more weight.
Ako se nešto uruši, iznenada padne ili kolabira, obično zato što više ne može podnijeti težinu.
The roof of Cyprienne's house caved in after the storm.
Krov Cypriennine kuće se urušio nakon oluje.
center on
To have something as its main subject or focus.
Ima nešto kao glavnu temu ili fokus.
The story centers on a young girl's journey to success.
Priča se fokusira na putovanje mlade djevojke prema uspjehu.
chain up
to fasten or secure a person, animal, or object with a chain so they cannot move or be taken away.
privezati osobu, životinju ili predmet lancem tako da se ne mogu pomicati ili odnijeti.
I don't like to see dogs chained up outside all day.
Ne volim vidjeti pse koji su privezani lancem cijeli dan vani.
chalk up
To achieve or collect something, like a point, a win, or an accomplishment, especially as a result or record of success.
Ostvariti ili prikupiti nešto, poput boda, pobjede ili postignuća, osobito kao dokaz uspjeha.
Chalk up another victory for our team.
Upiši još jednu pobjedu našem timu.
chance on
To find or discover something by accident, without planning to.
Pronaći ili otkriti nešto slučajno, bez planiranja.
I chanced on this antique ring in a vintage store.
Slučajno sam naišao na ovaj antički prsten u trgovini sa starinama.
change over
to switch or move from using one thing to using another; to stop doing or using something and start something else instead.
prebaciti se ili prijeći s upotrebe jedne stvari na drugu; prestati koristiti ili raditi nešto i umjesto toga započeti nešto drugo.
My parents decided to change over from a gas to an electric car.
Moji roditelji su odlučili prijeći s benzinskog na električni automobil.
charge up
To fill something with energy, or to make someone excited and enthusiastic.
Ispuniti nešto energijom, ili nekoga učiniti uzbuđenim i entuzijastičnim.
The audience was charged up at the start of the concert.
Publika je bila napunjena energijom na početku koncerta.
chase after
to run or go quickly after someone or something in order to catch them.
Brzo trčati ili ići za nekim ili nečim kako bi ih uhvatili.
The police officer chased after the thief.
Policajac je potrčao za lopovom.
chase after
to follow someone because you are interested in having a romantic relationship with them
pratiti nekoga jer ste zainteresirani za romantičnu vezu s njim
Dave has been chasing after Wendy for years, hoping she will go out with him.
Dave već godinama juri za Wendy, nadajući se da će izaći s njim.
chase away
to make someone or something leave a place because you don't want them there
natjerati nekoga ili nešto da ode s mjesta jer ih tamo ne želite
The grumpy old man chased all the children away from the garden.
Mrzovoljni starac je otjerao svu djecu izvan vrta.
chat up
to talk to someone in a friendly or flirtatious way, often because you are interested in them romantically or want to get to know them better.
Razgovarati s nekim prijateljski ili koketno, često zato što ste zainteresirani za tu osobu ili ih želite bolje upoznati.
Joseph tried to chat up the director in order to create a favorable impression.
Joseph je pokušao zaporazgovarati s direktorom kako bi ostavio dobar dojam.
check in
to register your arrival at a place, such as a hotel or airport
prijaviti svoj dolazak na mjesto, poput hotela ili zračne luke
Please check in at the hotel's reception desk when you arrive.
Molimo prijavite se na recepciji hotela kad stignete.
check into
to look at, research, or find out information about something or someone, to make sure it's true or correct.
Pogledati, istražiti ili provjeriti informacije o nečemu ili nekome, kako bi se uvjerili da su istinite ili točne.
The police are going to check into your alibi.
Policija će provjeriti tvoj alibi.
check off
To mark an item or person on a list to show that it has been dealt with or completed. Synonym: 'tick off'
Označiti predmet ili osobu na popisu kako bi se pokazalo da je riješeno ili završeno. Sinonim: 'označiti'
You need to check off the newest products in the store.
Trebaš označiti najnovije proizvode u trgovini.
check out
to pay for your items at a store and finish your shopping; it can also mean to look at or examine something.
platiti svoje artikle u trgovini i završiti kupovinu; također može značiti pogledati ili provjeriti nešto.
After choosing her clothes, Lisa went to check out at the cashier.
Nakon što je izabrala odjeću, Lisa je otišla na blagajnu da plati.
check out
to leave a hotel and pay your bill, usually after finishing your stay
napustiti hotel i platiti račun, obično nakon završetka boravka
We need to check out of the hotel by noon.
Moramo se odjaviti iz hotela do podneva.
check up on
To look at or find out information about someone or something to make sure everything is okay or correct.
Pogledati ili saznati informacije o nekome ili nečemu kako bi se uvjerili da je sve u redu ili točno.
The teacher checked up on the students to make sure they were staying in the detention hall.
Učitelj je provjerio učenike kako bi bio siguran da ostaju u dežurnoj učionici.
cheer up
to help someone feel happier, especially when they are sad
pomoći nekome da se osjeća sretnijim, osobito kad je tužan
The sound of the school bell cheered up all the students.
Zvuk školskog zvona razveselio je sve učenike.
chew out
To speak to someone angrily because they did something wrong; to strongly tell someone off.
Ljutitio govoriti nekome jer je učinio nešto pogrešno; snažno nekoga ukoriti.
The teacher chewed out the students for not listening during the lesson.
Učitelj je odbrusio (chewed out) učenicima što nisu slušali tijekom sata.
chew over
To think carefully about something or discuss it with others before making a decision.
Pažljivo razmisliti o nečemu ili to raspraviti s drugima prije donošenja odluke.
I need some time to chew over the offer before I decide.
Trebam malo vremena da promislim o ponudi prije nego odlučim.
chill out
To relax, calm down, or stop stressing about something.
Opustiti se, smiriti se ili prestati se brinuti zbog nečega.
You need to chill out and stop worrying so much about work.
Moraš se opuštiti i prestati toliko brinuti oko posla.
chime in
To join a conversation by adding your opinion or comments, especially when others are already talking.
Pridružiti se razgovoru iznošenjem svog mišljenja ili komentara, osobito dok drugi već razgovaraju.
My parents don't like it when my niece chimes in during their conversations.
Mojim roditeljima se ne sviđa kada moja nećakinja upada u njihove razgovore.
chip at
To remove small pieces from something, usually by hitting or cutting, often gradually.
Uklanjati male komadiće s nečega, obično udaranjem ili rezanjem, često postupno.
The construction worker chipped at the brick wall until it started to break apart.
Građevinski radnik je otkidao komade s ciglenog zida dok se nije počeo raspadati.
chip in
to give some money together with other people for a shared purpose, like a present or a group meal.
dati nešto novca zajedno s drugima za zajedničku svrhu, poput poklona ili zajedničkog obroka.
We decided to all chip in to buy Julia a luxury handbag.
Svi smo odlučili priložiti za Julijinu luksuznu torbu.
choke down
to force yourself to eat or swallow something, even if you really don't like the taste or feel sick
natjerati se da pojedeš ili progutaš nešto, čak i ako ti se okus uopće ne sviđa ili ti je muka
I had to choke down the medicine even though it tasted terrible.
Morao sam na silu progutati lijek, iako je imao užasan okus.
choke up
to fill something so much that nothing can pass through; to block something completely.
Napuniti nešto toliko da ništa ne može proći; potpuno blokirati nešto.
Fallen leaves often choke up the gutters after a storm.
Palo lišće često začuje oluke nakon oluje.
chop down
To cut something, usually a tree, so that it falls to the ground, usually using an ax or similar tool.
Posjeći nešto, obično drvo, tako da padne na zemlju, obično sjekirom ili sličnim alatom.
They had to chop down the old tree because it was dangerous.
Morali su posjeći staro drvo jer je bilo opasno.
chop off
to remove something by cutting it with a sharp tool, such as a knife or an axe
ukloniti nešto tako da ga odrežete oštrim alatom kao što je nož ili sjekira
Please chop off the ends of these carrots before cooking.
Molim te odreži krajeve ovih mrkvi prije kuhanja.
chop up
To cut something into small pieces, usually with a knife or other sharp tool.
Narezati nešto na male komadiće, obično nožem ili drugim oštrim alatom.
The chef chopped up the vegetables for the soup.
Kuhar je nasjeckao povrće za juhu.
chuck out
To throw something away because you do not need it anymore, or to make someone leave a place.
Baciti nešto jer ti više ne treba ili natjerati nekoga da napusti mjesto.
Are you chucking out these old magazines, too?
Hoćeš li također baciti ove stare časopise?
churn out
to produce something quickly and in large amounts, often without much care or attention to quality
proizvesti nešto brzo i u velikim količinama, često bez puno pažnje na kvalitetu
The factory can churn out hundreds of phones every day.
Tvornica može izbaciti stotine telefona svaki dan.
churn up
to move something in a way that makes it messy or causes a lot of movement, often mixing or disturbing it, especially in water or soil.
Pomicati nešto na način koji to čini neurednim ili uzrokuje puno gibanja, često miješajući ili uznemirujući, posebno u vodi ili tlu.
The boat motor often churns up mud in the shallow water.
Motor čamca često uzburkava mulj u plitkoj vodi.
circle around
To move or walk in a circle around someone or something.
Kretati se ili hodati u krug oko nekoga ili nečega.
The children circled around the teacher during story time.
Djeca su kružila oko učiteljice tijekom pričanja priče.
clam up
to suddenly stop talking or refuse to speak, often because you are nervous or do not want to reveal something
iznenada prestati govoriti ili odbiti govoriti, često zbog nervoze ili ne želje da se nešto otkrije
The witness clammed up when the lawyer started questioning her in court.
Svjedokinja je zašutjela kad ju je odvjetnik počeo ispitivati na sudu.
clamp down
to take strict action to stop something that is wrong or not allowed
poduzeti stroge mjere da se zaustavi nešto pogrešno ili nedopušteno
The police announced new rules to clamp down on speeding drivers.
Policija je najavila nova pravila kako bi strože kaznila vozače koji prekoračuju brzinu.
clap on
To put something on quickly and without much care or attention.
Nešto staviti brzo i bez previše pažnje.
The paint was clapped on the house so quickly that it looked messy.
Boja je bila nabrzinu nabacana na kuću pa je izgledala neuredno.
clean out
To take or use up all of someone's money or belongings, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
Uzeti ili potrošiti sav nečiji novac ili imovinu, često iznenada ili neočekivano.
The burglars cleaned out the apartment while the family was on vacation.
Provalnici su potpuno ispraznili stan dok je obitelj bila na odmoru.
clean up
to make yourself or something else look neat, tidy, or more presentable
učiniti sebe ili nešto drugo urednijim, sređenijim ili prikladnijim
You certainly clean up nicely for special occasions.
Ti se za posebne prilike zaista dobro središ.
clean up
to make a lot of money or achieve great success, especially in business or at an event
ostvariti puno novca ili veliki uspjeh, osobito u poslovanju ili na nekom događaju
The electronics company really cleaned up at the launch of their new product.
Tvrtka za elektroniku je zaista zaradila puno na predstavljanju svog novog proizvoda.
clear away
to remove things from a place, especially to make it tidy or ready for something else
Ukloniti stvari s nekog mjesta, posebno da bi se pospremilo ili pripremilo za nešto drugo.
Please clear away the dirty dishes after dinner.
Molim te, pospremi prljavo suđe sa stola nakon večere.
clear out
to remove all the things from a place, usually to make it tidy or empty
ukloniti sve stvari s nekog mjesta, obično kako bi bilo uredno ili prazno
I need to clear out the garage this weekend.
Moram očistiti garažu ovog vikenda.
clear out
To make someone or something leave a place, usually because they are not wanted or need to go.
Natjerati nekoga ili nešto da napusti mjesto, obično zato što nisu poželjni ili moraju otići.
The security guard asked everyone to clear out at closing time.
Zaštitar je zamolio sve da izađu u vrijeme zatvaranja.
clear up
to make something less confusing or easier to understand; to solve a problem or answer a question.
Učiniti nešto manje zbunjujućim ili lakšim za razumijevanje; riješiti problem ili odgovoriti na pitanje.
The teacher helped to clear up any confusion about the homework.
Učitelj je pomogao razjasniti svaku zabunu vezanu za domaću zadaću.
climb down
to move carefully down from a higher place to a lower one, especially by using your hands and feet
pažljivo se spuštati s višeg mjesta na niže, osobito koristeći ruke i noge
Climb down carefully from the roof.
Siđi pažljivo s krova.
climb on
to get up onto something, usually by using your hands and feet, like a vehicle, animal, or structure.
popeti se na nešto, obično koristeći ruke i noge, npr. na vozilo, životinju ili strukturu.
Be careful when you climb on the ladder.
Budi oprezan kad se penješ na ljestve.
climb up
to move upwards by using your hands and feet, especially on something like a ladder, stairs, wall, or tree.
Kretati se prema gore koristeći ruke i noge, osobito na ljestvama, stepenicama, zidu ili stablu.
It took the hikers three hours to climb up the mountain.
Planinarima su trebala tri sata da se popnu na planinu.
clock in
To officially record the time you arrive at work, usually by using a special machine or computer system.
Službeno zabilježiti vrijeme dolaska na posao, obično pomoću posebnog stroja ili računalnog sustava.
Did you clock in on time today?
Jesi li danas evidentirao dolazak na vrijeme?
clock off
To officially record the time you finish work, usually by using a machine or a system at your workplace. Similar phrases: 'clock out', 'punch out'.
Službeno zabilježiti vrijeme kada završavate posao, obično putem stroja ili sustava na radnom mjestu. Slični izrazi: 'odjaviti se', 'odklikati'.
What time do you clock off on Fridays?
U koliko sati odjavljuješ se petkom?
clock up
To reach or achieve a large total of something, such as time, distance, or numbers, especially over a period of time.
Dostići ili skupiti veliki ukupni iznos nečega, poput vremena, udaljenosti ili brojeva, osobito tijekom nekog razdoblja.
She has clocked up over 10,000 steps every day this week.
Ona je skupila preko 10.000 koraka svaki dan ovog tjedna.
clog up
To block or fill something so much that nothing can move through it easily.
Blokirati ili napuniti nešto toliko da ništa ne može lako proći kroz to.
The leaves will clog up the gutters if we don't remove them soon.
Lišće će začepiti oluke ako ih uskoro ne uklonimo.
close down
to stop operating a business, shop, or factory, usually permanently.
Prekinuti poslovanje tvrtke, trgovine ili tvornice, obično trajno.
The company decided to close down three of its factories in order to save money.
Tvrtka je odlučila zatvoriti tri svoje tvornice kako bi uštedjela novac.
close in
To move nearer to someone or something, often to capture or surround them.
Približiti se nekome ili nečemu, često da bi ih uhvatili ili okružili.
The police closed in on the suspect during the night.
Policija se noću približila osumnjičenom.
close off
To stop yourself from sharing your feelings, or to not let others get close to you emotionally.
Suzdržavati se od dijeljenja osjećaja ili ne dopustiti drugima da vam se emocionalno približe.
Susan was very closed off after her grandmother passed away.
Susan je bila vrlo zatvorena u sebe nakon što joj je baka umrla.
close off
to block or stop access to a place, so people can't enter or use it
blokirati ili spriječiti pristup mjestu tako da ljudi ne mogu ući ili ga koristiti
The police had to close off the street after the accident.
Policija je morala zatvoriti ulicu nakon nesreće.
close out
to finish or bring something to an end so that no more activity can happen, usually by officially ending it or preventing new additions.
Završiti ili dovesti nešto do kraja tako da više nema aktivnosti, obično službeno završavajući ili sprečavajući nove dodatke.
The manager decided to close out the project after it was completed.
Menadžer je odlučio zatvoriti projekt nakon što je završen.
close up
to make an opening or space shut completely; to seal or block something that was open
Potpuno zatvoriti otvor ili prostor; zapečatiti ili blokirati nešto što je bilo otvoreno.
Don't forget to close up the shop when you leave.
Ne zaboravi zatvoriti trgovinu kad odlaziš.
cloud over
To become covered with clouds, making the sky look darker and blocking the sun.
Prekriti se oblacima, zbog čega nebo izgleda tamnije i sunce je blokirano.
The weather was nice this morning, but it started to cloud over in the afternoon.
Vrijeme je jutros bilo lijepo, ali poslijepodne je počelo naoblačiti se.
clown around
to behave in a silly or playful way, often to make others laugh
ponašati se blesavo ili zaigrano, često kako bi nasmijao druge
The boys are always clowning around on weekends.
Dečki se uvijek zafrkavaju vikendom.
clue in
to give someone the necessary information about something; to let someone know what is happening
dati nekome potrebne informacije o nečemu; obavijestiti nekoga što se događa
Clue in the new employee on how to use the coffee machine.
Molim te uputi novog zaposlenika kako koristiti aparat za kavu.
clutter up
to fill a place with too many things, making it messy and hard to use.
Napuniti mjesto s previše stvari, što ga čini neurednim i teško upotrebljivim.
Richard and Asther's house is so cluttered up with old newspapers and documents.
Kuća Richarda i Asther tako je zatrpana starim novinama i dokumentima.
collide with
to hit something or someone by accident while moving, usually causing damage or a crash.
Slučajno udariti u nešto ili nekoga u pokretu, obično uzrokujući štetu ili sudar.
The car collided with the brick wall.
Auto se sudario s ciglenim zidom.
color in
to fill an outlined shape, drawing, or picture with color using crayons, pencils, or markers
Ispuniti obrise oblika, crteža ili slike bojom pomoću bojica, flomastera ili markera.
The children love to color in the drawings in their coloring books.
Djeca vole bojati crteže u svojim bojankama.
comb out
to carefully remove tangles or unwanted things (like dirt or gum) from hair using a comb.
Pažljivo ukloniti čvorove ili neželjene stvari (poput prljavštine ili žvake) iz kose češljem.
After swimming, I had to comb out all the knots in my hair.
Nakon plivanja, morala sam iščetkati sve čvorove iz svoje kose.
come about
to happen, especially by chance or as a result of something
dogoditi se, osobito slučajno ili kao rezultat nečega
How did the accident come about?
Kako je došlo do nesreće?
come across
to find or meet someone or something by chance; to discover something unexpectedly.
Pronaći ili naići na nekoga/nešto slučajno; otkriti nešto neočekivano.
While cleaning out the attic, I came across my old diaries.
Dok sam čistio tavan, naišao sam na svoje stare dnevnike.
come across
To seem or to be perceived by others in a certain way; the impression you give to others.
Ostaviti dojam ili biti percipiran na određeni način; dojam koji ostavljate na druge.
She comes across as very friendly when you first meet her.
Ona ostavlja dojam vrlo prijateljske osobe kad ju prvi put upoznate.
come after
To be the next person or thing in a line, order, or position after someone or something else.
Biti sljedeća osoba ili stvar u nizu, poretku ili položaju nakon nekoga ili nečega.
Who do you think will come after Queen Elizabeth: Prince Charles or Prince William?
Tko misliš da će doći nakon kraljice Elizabete: princ Charles ili princ William?
come along
to improve, progress, or develop in a good way
poboljšati se, napredovati ili se razvijati na dobar način
William has really come along in his driving skills.
William je stvarno napredovao u vozačkim vještinama.
come along
to go somewhere with someone, usually as their companion.
Ići negdje s nekim, obično kao pratnja.
Come along, it's time to leave.
Pođi sa mnom, vrijeme je za polazak.
come around
To visit someone's home or a particular place, usually for a short time or for social reasons.
Posjetiti nečiji dom ili određeno mjesto, obično na kratko i zbog društvenih razloga.
Jane often comes around for dinner.
Jane često navrati na večeru.
come around
To finally agree with something or accept an idea after initially resisting or disagreeing.
Na kraju se složiti s nečim ili prihvatiti ideju nakon početnog protivljenja ili neslaganja.
After arguing for over an hour, Cornelia finally came around to my point of view.
Nakon više od sat vremena rasprave, Cornelia je napokon popustila i prihvatila moje mišljenje.
come away
to go somewhere with someone, especially to spend time together away from your usual place
otići negdje s nekim, posebno da biste zajedno proveli vrijeme izvan svog uobičajenog mjesta
Lance asked Helen to come away with him for the weekend.
Lance je zamolio Helen da ode s njim na vikend.
come away (from)
to separate or break off from something
odvojiti se ili otpasti od nečega
The paint has come away from the door, so it needs to be fixed.
Boja se odlijepila s vrata, pa to treba popraviti.
come by
to find or get something, especially by chance.
pronaći ili dobiti nešto, osobito slučajno.
How did you come by that interesting book?
Kako si došao do te zanimljive knjige?
come by
to visit a place for a short time, usually informally.
Posjetiti mjesto na kratko, obično neformalno.
You should come by for dinner next week.
Trebali biste svratiti na večeru idući tjedan.
come down
to criticize or punish someone very strongly
kritizirati ili kazniti nekoga vrlo strogo
The teacher came down on the students for talking during the test.
Učitelj je strogo prekorio učenike jer su pričali tijekom testa.
come down
To move from a higher place to a lower place, or to decrease in value, amount, or level.
Kretati se s višeg mjesta na niže ili smanjivati vrijednost, količinu ili razinu.
House prices have started to come down recently.
Cijene kuća su počele padati u posljednje vrijeme.
come down
To be the most important thing in a situation; to depend on one main factor.
Biti najvažnija stvar u situaciji; ovisiti o jednom glavnom faktoru.
It really comes down to whether or not you want to watch this movie tonight.
Sve se zapravo svodi na to želiš li večeras gledati ovaj film.
come down
to start to feel sick with a particular illness
početi osjećati bolest s određenom bolešću
My mom came down with the flu.
Moja mama je oboljela od gripe.
come down
to fall from a higher place, especially referring to rain or snow falling from the sky
pasti s višeg mjesta, osobito kad se govori o kiši ili snijegu koji padaju s neba
The rain is coming down hard now!
Kiša sada pada jako!
come in
To achieve a specific place or rank in a race, competition, or event.
Ostvariti određeno mjesto ili rang u utrci, natjecanju ili događaju.
She came in second in the marathon.
Došla je druga u maratonu.
come in
to enter a place, especially a room or building
ući na neko mjesto, posebno u sobu ili zgradu
Please come in and take a seat while you wait for Harry to arrive.
Molim te, uđi i sjedni dok čekaš da Harry dođe.
come in
To fit or be placed between other things, usually as one of several parts in a sequence or group.
Uklopiti se ili biti smješten između drugih stvari, obično kao jedan od nekoliko dijelova u nizu ili grupi.
The blue section comes in between the two red sections.
Plavi dio dolazi između dva crvena dijela.
come in
to become popular or fashionable again
ponovno postati popularan ili moderan
The fashion of the 1980s is slowly coming in again.
Moda iz 1980-ih polako se vraća u modu.
come in for
to receive something unpleasant, such as criticism, blame, or trouble
primiti nešto neugodno, poput kritika, krivnje ili problema
The company came in for a lot of criticism after the product failed.
Tvrtka je dobila mnogo kritika nakon što je proizvod propao.
come into
to receive something, usually money or property, unexpectedly or because someone has died, like through inheritance.
Dobiti nešto, obično novac ili imovinu, neočekivano ili zato što je netko preminuo (npr. nasljedstvo).
I recently came into a lot of money.
Nedavno sam naslijedio puno novca.
come near
to move close to someone or something; to approach a person, place, or object.
približiti se nekome ili nečemu; pristupiti osobi, mjestu ili predmetu.
The lion came near the car because it was curious.
Lav se približio automobilu jer je bio znatiželjan.
come near
to almost do something or almost experience something; to be very close to doing it, but not actually do it
skoro nešto učiniti ili doživjeti; biti jako blizu tome, ali ipak ne učiniti
She came near to fainting when she saw the spider.
Zamalo se onesvijestila kad je vidjela pauka.
come off
to become separated or detached from something, usually by accident.
odvojiti se ili otpasti s nečega, obično slučajno.
The paint was starting to come off the window panes.
Boja je počela spadati s prozorskih stakala.
come off
to happen or turn out in a particular way, especially successfully or as intended
dogoditi se ili završiti na određeni način, posebice uspješno ili kako je zamišljeno
The fundraiser came off well.
Humanitarna akcija prošla je dobro.
come on
When a machine or a piece of equipment comes on, it starts working or it turns on automatically.
Kada stroj ili uređaj automatski počne raditi ili se uključi.
The television came on when we pressed the power button.
Televizor se uključio kada smo pritisnuli gumb za paljenje.
come on
Used to encourage someone or tell them not to give up.
Koristi se za ohrabriti nekoga ili mu reći da ne odustaje.
Come on! You're almost to the other side of the bridge.
Hajde! Skoro si prešao na drugu stranu mosta.
come on
to appear or enter a place, especially the stage in a performance or broadcast.
pojaviti se ili ući na neko mjesto, posebno na pozornicu tijekom izvedbe ili prijenosa.
The actors came on when the curtain went up.
Glumci su izašli na scenu kad se zavjesa podigla.
come on
to become available, start to be shown, or start working.
postati dostupan, početi se prikazivati ili početi raditi.
The new season of the show will come on TV tomorrow.
Nova sezona emisije će početi na TV-u sutra.
come on
to improve, develop, or make progress in a positive way
poboljšati se, razvijati se ili napredovati na pozitivan način
Her work has really come on nicely this year.
Njezin rad je ove godine zaista lijepo napredovao.
come out
To be published, released, or made available to the public.
Biti objavljen, izdan ili učinjen dostupnim javnosti.
The new issue of the magazine will come out this Friday.
Novo izdanje časopisa će izaći ovog petka.
come out
To become known or be revealed to people.
Postati poznato ili biti otkriveno ljudima.
The truth finally came out after a long investigation.
Istina je napokon izašla na vidjelo nakon duge istrage.
come out
to have a particular result or appearance in the end; to turn out a certain way.
Ispasti s određenim rezultatom ili izgledom na kraju; završiti na određen način.
Did everything come out okay with your project?
Je li sve ispalo u redu s tvojim projektom?
come over
to seem or appear in a particular way to others; the impression you give to people. Synonym: 'come across'.
Doimati se ili izgledati na određeni način drugima; dojam koji ostavljate na ljude. Sinonim: 'come across'.
I'm sorry if I came over as rude earlier.
Oprosti ako sam izgledao nepristojno ranije.
come through
to be received, completed, or to happen successfully, especially after waiting for it or expecting it.
Biti primljeno, dovršeno ili dogoditi se uspješno, osobito nakon čekanja ili očekivanja.
Your mortgage loan has come through.
Tvoj hipotekarni kredit je odobren.
come through
to succeed in doing what is needed or expected, especially when it is difficult, or to help someone out in a tough situation.
Uspjeti učiniti što je potrebno ili očekivano, posebice kada je teško, ili pomoći nekome u teškoj situaciji.
Jenny is reliable and always comes through for her friends.
Jenny je pouzdana i uvijek priskoči u pomoć svojim prijateljima.
come through
to survive a difficult or dangerous situation and be okay afterwards
preživjeti tešku ili opasnu situaciju i biti dobro nakon toga
We'll come through this war just fine.
Mi ćemo proći kroz ovaj rat bez problema.
come through
To enter or pass from one side of something to the other, especially by going through a doorway or entrance.
Ući ili proći s jedne strane nečega na drugu, posebno prolazeći kroz vrata ili ulaz.
Please come through the main entrance when you arrive.
Molimo vas uđite kroz glavni ulaz kad dođete.
come to
to wake up or become conscious again after being unconscious.
Probuditi se ili ponovno doći svijesti nakon nesvjestice.
We waited for Johnny to come to again after his surgery.
Čekali smo da se Johnny ponovno probudi nakon operacije.
come up
to move towards someone or a higher place, or to approach
približiti se nekome ili višem mjestu, ili prići
Come up and enjoy the view from the rooftop.
Dođi gore i uživaj u pogledu s krova.
come up with
to think of an idea, plan, answer, or solution; or to manage to get something (like money) when needed
smisliti ideju, plan, odgovor ili rješenje; ili uspjeti pribaviti nešto (npr. novac) kada je potrebno
We need to come up with a new marketing idea before the meeting.
Moramo smisliti novu marketinšku ideju prije sastanka.
come up
to appear or happen unexpectedly, especially in conversation, on a screen, or during an event.
pojaviti se ili dogoditi neočekivano, posebno u razgovoru, na ekranu ili tijekom događaja.
A reminder came up on my phone to call my friend.
Podsjetnik je iskočio na mom telefonu da nazovem prijatelja.
come up
When the sun or another celestial object comes up, it means it rises above the horizon and becomes visible.
Kada sunce ili drugo nebesko tijelo izlazi, znači da se diže iznad horizonta i postaje vidljivo.
The sun comes up in the East every morning.
Sunce izlazi na istoku svako jutro.
come up to
to walk towards someone, usually to start a conversation or get their attention
prići nekome, obično da biste započeli razgovor ili privukli njihovu pažnju
A stranger came up to me and asked for directions.
Nepoznata osoba je prišla meni i pitala za smjer.
come upon
to find or discover someone or something by chance, without planning to.
Pronaći ili otkriti nekoga ili nešto slučajno, bez prethodnog plana.
I came upon John while I was waiting for Jill in the coffee shop.
Naletio sam na Johna dok sam čekao Jill u kafiću.
come with
to be included as a part of something, or to be accompanied by someone or something.
biti uključen kao dio nečega ili biti u pratnji nekoga ili nečega.
This phone comes with a free case.
Ovaj telefon dolazi s besplatnom maskom.
concentrate on
To give your full attention or effort to a person, task, or thing.
Posvetiti svu svoju pažnju ili trud nekoj osobi, zadatku ili stvari.
Todd concentrated all his attention on Jayne during their date.
Todd je usredotočio svu svoju pažnju na Jayne tijekom njihova spoja.
condole with
To show sympathy or express your sadness to someone who has experienced something difficult or sad, usually after a loss.
Pokazati suosjećanje ili izraziti tugu nekome tko je doživio gubitak ili teško razdoblje.
Angela condoled with Marcia on the loss of her grandmother.
Angela je izrazila sućut Marcii zbog gubitka bake.
confer with
to talk seriously with someone in order to exchange ideas or get advice before making a decision
Ozbiljno razgovarati s nekim radi razmjene ideja ili dobivanja savjeta prije donošenja odluke
I think that I need to confer with your father about this matter.
Mislim da trebam posavjetovati se s tvojim ocem o ovom pitanju.
conform to
to follow rules, standards, or expectations; to do what is required by laws or customs.
Slijediti pravila, standarde ili očekivanja; raditi ono što je potrebno prema zakonima ili običajima.
All new buildings must conform to safety regulations.
Svi novi objekti moraju poštovati sigurnosne propise.
conjure up
to make something appear as if by magic, or to bring an image, idea, or memory to your mind
nešto učiniti da se pojavi kao čarolijom ili prizvati sliku, ideju ili sjećanje u svom umu
The magician conjured up a white rabbit from his hat.
Mađioničar je izvukao bijelog zeca iz svog šešira.
conk out
to suddenly stop working or to fall asleep quickly because you are very tired
iznenada prestati raditi ili vrlo brzo zaspati jer ste jako umorni
My phone conked out right in the middle of our conversation.
Moj telefon je odjednom stao usred našeg razgovora.
contract in
to officially agree to take part in something, usually by signing an agreement or contract.
Službeno pristati na sudjelovanje u nečemu, obično potpisivanjem ugovora ili sporazuma.
Several employees decided to contract in to the new pension scheme.
Nekoliko je zaposlenika odlučilo potpisati ugovor o sudjelovanju u novoj mirovinskoj shemi.
contract out
To pay another person or company to do a job instead of doing it yourself.
Platiti drugoj osobi ili tvrtki da obavi posao umjesto vas.
Many companies contract out their cleaning services to other businesses.
Mnoge tvrtke outsourcaju usluge čišćenja drugim poduzećima.
cook out
to prepare and cook food outdoors, especially on a grill or barbecue.
Pripremati i kuhati hranu na otvorenom, posebice na roštilju ili barbikju.
Let's cook out some hamburgers on the grill tonight.
Hajdemo večeras kuhati vani i peći hamburgere na roštilju.
cook up
to invent or create a story, excuse, or plan, often in a clever or dishonest way
smisliti ili stvoriti priču, izgovor ili plan, često na pametan ili nepošten način
You're very good at cooking up excuses when you're late.
Vrlo si dobar u smisljanju isprika kad kasniš.
cool down
to become calmer and less angry or upset; to relax after feeling strong emotions.
Postati mirniji i manje ljut ili uzrujan; opustiti se nakon snažnih emocija.
I'm sorry that I got so angry. I need to cool down.
Žao mi je što sam se toliko naljutio. Moram se smiriti.
cool down
to become less hot or to make something become less hot.
Postati manje vruć ili učiniti nešto manje vrućim.
Let your food cool down for a minute before you eat it.
Pusti da ti se hrana ohladi minutu prije nego je pojedeš.
cool off
to become less interested, less excited, or less passionate about something or someone than before
biti manje zainteresiran, uzbuđen ili strastven za nešto ili nekoga nego prije
Is Joe still in love with Jane? No, he's cooled off a lot.
Je li Joe još uvijek zaljubljen u Jane? Ne, njegova su se osjećanja ozbiljno ohladila.
cop out
To avoid doing something you should do, often because it's difficult or uncomfortable.
Izbjegavati učiniti nešto što bi trebao, često zato što je teško ili neugodno.
Don't cop out of helping your friend just because it's hard.
Nemoj izvlačiti se od pomaganja prijatelju samo zato što je teško.
copy out
to write or type something exactly as it is from another source, like a book, onto a different piece of paper or document.
Napisati ili otipkati nešto točno onako kako je iz drugog izvora, primjerice iz knjige, na drugi papir ili dokument.
Please copy out this text from the book for me.
Molim te, prepiši ovaj tekst iz knjige za mene.
cotton on
To finally understand or realize something, especially after being confused at first.
Na kraju shvatiti ili prepoznati nešto, posebno nakon početne zbunjenosti.
She finally cottoned on to what her friends were planning for her birthday.
Na kraju je shvatila što su joj prijatelji planirali za rođendan.
cough up
to give or hand over something, especially money, usually unwillingly.
Dati ili predati nešto, posebno novac, obično nevoljko.
I had to cough up $50 for the concert ticket.
Morao sam iskeširati 50 dolara za kartu za koncert.
count down
To say or think numbers in reverse order (for example: 10, 9, 8, 7, ... 1, 0) in order to prepare for something special that will happen at zero.
Izgovoriti ili misliti brojeve unatrag (npr. 10, 9, 8, 7... 1, 0) radi pripreme za nešto posebno što se događa na nuli.
The students are counting down the days until the start of summer vacation.
Učenici odbrojavaju dane do početka ljetnih praznika.
count off
To say numbers out loud one after another, usually in order, so each person in a group has a different number.
Izgovarati brojeve naglas jedan za drugim, obično redom, tako da svaka osoba u grupi ima drugačiji broj.
At summer camp, everyone had to count off before getting on the bus.
Na ljetnom kampu, svi su morali izbrojati redom prije ulaska u autobus.
count on
to trust someone to do something or to depend on someone to help you
pouzdati se u nekoga da nešto učini ili osloniti se na nekoga za pomoć
You can always count on your friends for support.
Uvijek možeš računati na svoje prijatelje za podršku.
count out
To decide that someone or something is not included or will not be successful or possible.
Odlučiti da netko ili nešto nije uključeno ili neće biti uspješno ili moguće.
You can count out the possibility of getting that job.
Možeš isključiti mogućnost da dobiješ taj posao.
couple on
to connect or attach one thing to another, often so they work together
povezati ili pričvrstiti jednu stvar na drugu, često kako bi zajedno radile
They had to couple on another train car before leaving the station.
Morali su prikopčati još jedan vagon prije polaska sa stanice.
couple up
to start a romantic relationship or become a couple with someone
započeti romantičnu vezu ili postati par s nekim
The teenagers were all coupled up at the school dance.
Svi tinejdžeri su bili upareni na školskom plesu.
cover for
to do someone else’s work or take their place, especially to help them avoid trouble or when they are absent
raditi tuđi posao ili zamijeniti nekoga, osobito da pomogneš izbjeći nevolje ili kad je odsutan
Please cover for me if I'm late for work again.
Molim te, pokrij me ako opet zakasnim na posao.
cover up
To hide the truth or try to keep something a secret, especially something wrong or bad.
Sakrivati istinu ili pokušati nešto držati u tajnosti, posebice nešto loše ili pogrešno.
The company tried to cover up the mistake instead of admitting it.
Tvrtka je pokušala prikriti pogrešku umjesto da je prizna.
crack down
to take strong action to stop people from doing something bad or illegal
poduzeti ozbiljne mjere kako bi se spriječilo da ljudi rade nešto loše ili nezakonito
The mayor has vowed to crack down on drunken driving in the city.
Gradonačelnik je obećao strogo stati na kraj vožnji pod utjecajem alkohola u gradu.
crack up
to suddenly start laughing a lot because something is very funny
iznenada početi glasno se smijati jer je nešto jako smiješno
I couldn't help but crack up at the comedian's jokes.
Nisam mogao ne puknuti od smijeha na šale komičara.
crank out
To produce something in large amounts, usually quickly and not with much care.
Proizvesti nešto u velikim količinama, obično brzo i bez puno pažnje.
The journalist cranked out twenty articles in a day.
Novinar je izbacio dvadeset članaka u jednom danu.
crank up
to increase the level, amount, or intensity of something, especially sound, energy, or activity, often with a machine or device
povećati razinu, količinu ili intenzitet nečega, osobito zvuka, energije ili aktivnosti, često pomoću uređaja
Can you crank up the volume? I can't hear the music.
Možeš li pojačati glasnoću? Ne čujem glazbu.
crawl in
To get into bed very slowly and quietly, usually because you are tired.
Uvući se u krevet jako polako i tiho, obično zato što ste umorni.
Shelly crawled into bed after a long night of dancing with her friends.
Shelly se uvukla u krevet nakon duge noći plesa s prijateljicama.
creep up
to slowly and quietly move closer to someone or something, usually to surprise them
polako i tiho se približavati nekome ili nečemu, obično da iznenadite
The cat crept up behind the mouse and then jumped to catch it.
Mačka se prišuljala iza miša i skočila da ga uhvati.
crop up
to happen or appear suddenly or unexpectedly, especially a problem or issue.
Dogoditi se ili pojaviti se iznenada ili neočekivano, posebno problem ili pitanje.
Problems always crop up at the last minute.
Problemi uvijek iskrsnu u posljednji trenutak.
cross off
To remove someone or something from a list by drawing a line through it, often because it is no longer needed, or the task is done.
Ukloniti nekoga ili nešto s popisa precrtavanjem, često zato što više nije potrebno ili je zadatak obavljen.
I crossed the book off my list because I had finished reading it.
Knjigu sam precrtao s popisa jer sam je pročitao.
crowd out
To prevent someone or something from having enough space or opportunity because there are too many others present.
Spriječiti nekoga ili nešto da ima dovoljno prostora ili prilike jer ima previše drugih prisutnih.
Big companies often crowd out smaller businesses by taking up most of the market.
Velike tvrtke često istisnu manje poduzetnike zauzimajući većinu tržišta.
cry for
to shout loudly or call out because you want someone or something to help you; to ask for something urgently, often by making a lot of noise or showing strong emotions.
Vikati glasno ili dozivati jer trebate nečiju pomoć; hitno tražiti nešto, često uz veliku buku ili snažne emocije.
Molly cried for help when she fell on the mountain.
Molly je zavikala za pomoć kada je pala na planini.
cry out for
If something cries out for something, it really needs or deserves it. It means there is a very strong need for something.
Ako nešto vapije za nečim, to znači da mu je to stvarno potrebno ili to zaslužuje. Odnosi se na veliku potrebu za nečim.
This room cries out for a fresh coat of paint.
Ova soba vapije za novim slojem boje.
curl up
to sit or lie down with your arms and legs close to your body, usually to feel comfortable or warm
sjediti ili ležati s rukama i nogama privučenim uz tijelo, obično radi udobnosti ili topline
Callie loves to curl up in her favorite chair and read.
Callie voli skupiti se u svom omiljenom naslonjaču i čitati.
cut across
to go through an area instead of following the main or usual route, usually to make a journey shorter or faster.
proći kroz neko područje umjesto da slijediš glavnu ili uobičajenu rutu, najčešće kako bi skratio ili ubrzao put.
We cut across the field on the way home to save time.
Mi smo skratili put preko polja na povratku kući da uštedimo vrijeme.
cut away
to remove parts of something by cutting little by little
uklanjati dijelove nečega tako da ih postupno režeš
Matthew cut away at the turkey before giving us each a piece.
Matthew je počeo odrezivati puretinu prije nego što nam je svakome dao komad.
cut down
to use or do less of something, especially something that is not healthy or is expensive.
Koristiti ili raditi nešto manje, osobito ako nije zdravo ili je skupo.
The doctor said that I need to cut down on the amount of coffee I drink.
Liječnik je rekao da trebam smanjiti količinu kave koju pijem.
cut down
to make something fall to the ground by cutting it, usually with a tool such as an axe or saw
Srušiti nešto na tlo tako što ga se odreže, obično alatom poput sjekire ili pile
The old tree in our yard was cut down.
Staro drvo u našem dvorištu je posječeno.
cut in
to suddenly move in front of someone or something, usually in traffic or a line, without waiting your turn
iznenada se ubaciti ispred nekoga ili nečega, obično u prometu ili redu, bez čekanja svog reda
The car cut in ahead of me and nearly caused an accident.
Auto mi je upao ispred i gotovo izazvao nesreću.
cut in
To interrupt someone who is speaking, or to interrupt an activity or conversation.
Prekinuti nekoga dok govori ili prekinuti aktivnost ili razgovor.
Please don't cut in while I'm talking.
Molim te, nemoj prekidati dok govorim.
cut in
to allow someone to share in something, especially something that will make money or provide a benefit.
Dopustiti nekome da sudjeluje u nečemu, posebno u onome što donosi dobit ili korist.
I want to cut my friends in on this business opportunity.
Želim uključiti svoje prijatelje u ovu poslovnu priliku.
cut in
To suddenly interrupt someone while they are talking.
Iznenada prekinuti nekoga dok govori.
Please don't cut in while I'm speaking.
Molim te, nemoj me prekidati dok govorim.
cut off
to remove a part of something by cutting it with a tool or object
ukloniti dio nečega tako da ga odrežete alatom ili predmetom
She used a knife to cut off a slice of bread.
Koristila je nož da odreže krišku kruha.
cut off
to stop or separate someone or something from others or from communication, support, or a place.
Zaustaviti ili odvojiti nekoga ili nešto od drugih, komunikacije, podrške ili mjesta.
During the storm, the village was cut off from the rest of the city.
Tijekom oluje, selo je bilo odsječeno od ostatka grada.
cut off
to suddenly stop working or functioning, especially about machines or services.
Iznenada prestati raditi ili funkcionirati, osobito o strojevima ili uslugama.
The machine kept cutting off during the day.
Stroj je cijeli dan stalno prekidao s radom.
cut out
to stop the operation of a device or machine by turning it off or disconnecting it
zaustaviti rad uređaja ili stroja gašenjem ili isključivanjem
Please cut out the engine before you leave the car.
Molim te, ugasi motor prije nego što napustiš auto.
cut out
To stop including someone or something, or to remove them from a group, activity, or situation.
Prekinuti uključivanje nekoga ili nečega, odnosno izbaciti ih iz grupe, aktivnosti ili situacije.
Miles was cut out of the will.
Miles je izbačen iz oporuke.
cut out
to remove something from a larger piece by cutting, often using scissors or a knife.
Ukloniti nešto iz većeg dijela rezanjem, često škarama ili nožem.
She wants to cut out a picture from the magazine.
Ona želi izrezati sliku iz časopisa.
cut out
to stop doing something, often used as a command to tell someone to stop a behavior.
PrestatI raditi nešto, često korišteno kao naredba za prestanak ponašanja.
Cut out your whining!
Prestani kukati!
cut through
To go directly through a place to save time instead of taking a longer way around.
Ići izravno kroz neko mjesto kako bi se uštedjelo vrijeme, umjesto da se ide okolo.
We cut through the park to get to school faster.
Mi smo presjekli put kroz park kako bismo brže stigli u školu.
cut up
to divide something into smaller pieces using a knife or another sharp tool.
Podijeliti nešto na manje komade nožem ili drugim oštrim alatom.
She cut up the vegetables for the salad.
Ona je narezala povrće za salatu.
cut up
to divide something into smaller pieces using a knife, scissors, or another tool.
Razdijeliti nešto na manje dijelove nožem, škarama ili nekim drugim alatom.
She cut up the vegetables for the soup.
Ona je narezala povrće na komadiće za juhu.
date from
to have started to exist at a particular time in the past.
početi postojati u određenom trenutku u prošlosti.
This book dates from the early 17th century.
Ova knjiga potječe iz ranog 17. stoljeća.
deal out
to give or distribute something to several people, usually in equal parts or pieces
dati ili podijeliti nešto više osoba, obično u jednakim dijelovima
The headmaster dealt out the assignments to the staff.
Ravnatelj je podijelio zadatke osoblju.
default on
to fail to pay money that you owe, especially on a loan or debt
ne platiti novac koji duguješ, osobito kredit ili dug
Be very careful not to default on your mortgage payments.
Pazi da ne zakažeš s plaćanjem svojih rata za hipoteku.
depend on
To trust or need someone or something for help, support, or to get something done.
Vjerovati ili trebati nekoga ili nešto za pomoć, podršku ili da bi se nešto obavilo.
You can always depend on me for support.
Uvijek možeš računati na moju podršku.
die away
To become gradually quieter or weaker until it stops or disappears.
Postupno postati tiši ili slabiji dok ne prestane ili nestane.
The music died away as the concert finished.
Glazba je zamrla kako je koncert završio.
die out
to disappear completely, usually because something is no longer used or living things no longer exist
potpuno nestati, najčešće zato što se nešto više ne koristi ili živa bića više ne postoje
If we're not careful, many animals will soon die out.
Ako ne budemo oprezni, mnoge će životinje uskoro izumrijeti.
dig in
to start eating food eagerly or with enthusiasm.
početi jesti hranu s oduševljenjem ili pohlepno.
We dug in to the pizza as soon as it arrived.
Čim je pizza stigla, odmah smo navalili na nju.
dig into
to start to do something with energy or enthusiasm, or to start eating food eagerly; it can also mean to search carefully through something.
Započeti nešto s energijom ili entuzijazmom, ili početi jesti s apetitom; također može značiti temeljito pretraživati nešto.
As soon as the food arrived, everyone started to dig into their meals.
Čim je hrana stigla, svi su počeli bacati se na svoja jela.
dig out
To find something that has been hidden, stored, or forgotten, usually after searching for it.
Pronaći nešto što je bilo skriveno, pohranjeno ili zaboravljeno, obično nakon traženja.
We had to dig the car out from under the snow this morning.
Morali smo iskopati auto izvan ispod snijega jutros.
dig up
to remove something from the ground by digging, or to discover hidden information, objects, or facts
nešto izvaditi iz zemlje kopanjem ili otkriti skrivene informacije, predmete ili činjenice
They had to dig up the garden to fix the broken pipe.
Morali su iskopati vrt kako bi popravili slomljenu cijev.
dine out
to eat a meal in a restaurant instead of at home.
Jesti obrok u restoranu umjesto kod kuće.
Let's dine out for dinner tonight instead of cooking.
Hajdemo večeras jesti vani umjesto da kuhamo.
disagree with
If food or drink disagrees with you, it makes you feel sick or gives you an upset stomach.
Ako ti hrana ili piće ne odgovara, od toga ti bude zlo ili dobiješ želučane smetnje.
Shrimp disagrees with me.
Škampi mi ne odgovaraju.
dish out
To give or spread something, like information, ideas, or comments, to many people—often quickly or without much thought.
Davati ili širiti nešto, poput informacija, ideja ili komentara, mnogim ljudima—često brzo ili bez puno razmišljanja.
The teacher loves to dish out advice to her students.
Učiteljica voli dijeliti savjete svojim učenicima.
dish out
To give food to people, usually by putting it on their plates.
Dati hranu ljudima, obično tako da je stavite na njihove tanjure.
Dish out the pasta so everyone gets a fair share.
Podijeli tjesteninu tako da svi dobiju pravičan udio.
do away with
to remove or stop using something, usually because it is no longer needed or wanted
ukloniti ili prestati koristiti nešto, obično jer to više nije potrebno ili poželjno
Many companies want to do away with paper documents and go digital.
Mnoge tvrtke žele ukinuti papirnate dokumente i prijeći na digitalno.
do up
to decorate, repair, or fasten something, or to make something look nicer or newer
ukrasiti, popraviti, pričvrstiti nešto ili učiniti da nešto izgleda ljepše ili novije
Belinda needed time to do up her hair for the party.
Belindi je trebao vremena da sredi kosu za zabavu.
dope up
to give drugs, especially strong or illegal drugs, to a person or an animal, usually to affect how they feel or act.
Dati osobi ili životinji drogu, posebno jaku ili ilegalnu, obično kako bi se utjecalo na njihove osjećaje ili ponašanje.
I was so doped up on painkillers after surgery that I could barely talk.
Bio sam toliko nadrogiran analgeticima nakon operacije da sam jedva mogao govoriti.
double over
To suddenly bend your body forward at the waist, often because you are laughing very hard or feeling a lot of pain.
Iznenadno saviti tijelo prema naprijed u struku, često zato što se jako smijete ili osjećate bol.
Matt doubled over when he was hit in the stomach.
Matt se presavio kad ga je udario u trbuh.
double up
To use something in twice the amount, or to do something twice as much, often as a way to increase your chances or results. In gambling, it means to bet your winnings from a previous bet.
Koristiti nešto u dvostrukoj količini ili nešto učiniti dvostruko više, često radi povećanja šansi ili rezultata. U kockanju znači uložiti dobitak s prethodne oklade.
He decided to double up his bet in hopes of winning more money.
Odlučio je udvostručiti okladu u nadi da će osvojiti više novca.
double up
to share something, like a room, seat, or resource, with another person, especially because there is not enough for everyone to have their own
Dijeliti nešto, poput sobe, sjedala ili resursa, s drugom osobom, osobito kad nema dovoljno za sve.
We'll have to double up in the hotel rooms because there aren't enough for everyone.
Morat ćemo dijeliti sobe u hotelu jer nema dovoljno za sve.
doze off
to fall asleep, especially for a short time or without planning to
Zadrijemati, posebno na kratko vrijeme ili bez planiranja.
My father often dozes off at night in front of the television.
Moj otac često zadrijema noću ispred televizora.
drag down
to make someone or something less successful, happy, or effective, often by causing problems or bringing them to a lower level.
Učiniti nekoga ili nešto manje uspješnim, sretnim ili učinkovitim, često stvaranjem problema ili spuštanjem na nižu razinu.
His negative attitude is starting to drag down the whole team.
Njegov negativan stav počinje povlačiti dolje cijeli tim.
drag in
To involve someone in a situation or discussion, often when they do not want to be part of it.
Uključiti nekoga u situaciju ili raspravu, često kad to ne želi.
She always drags others in on her relationship problems.
Ona uvijek uvlači druge u svoje probleme u vezi.
drag on
If something drags on, it continues for a long time and feels like it will never end.
Ako nešto traje jako dugo i čini se kao da nikada neće završiti.
The meeting seemed to drag on forever.
Činilo se da sastanak traje beskonačno.
drag out
If something drags out, it continues for much longer than expected, often making people feel bored or impatient.
Ako se nešto oduži, traje puno duže nego što se očekivalo, često čineći ljude dosadnima ili nestrpljivima.
The play seemed to drag out for hours.
Činilo se da predstava traje satima.
drag up
To mention or talk about something from the past, especially something that is better left forgotten or that causes discomfort.
Spomenuti ili pričati o nečemu iz prošlosti, osobito o nečemu što bi bolje bilo zaboraviti ili što izaziva nelagodu.
It's really not necessary to keep dragging up the past.
Zaista nije potrebno stalno izvlačiti prošlost.
draw away
To move back or distance yourself from someone or something.
Povući se ili udaljiti od nekoga ili nečega.
Please don't draw away from me.
Molim te, nemoj se odmaknuti od mene.
draw in
to pull something, such as your breath or a body part, inward or closer to your body.
Povući nešto, poput daha ili dijela tijela, prema unutra ili bliže tijelu.
She drew in her breath sharply when she saw the surprise.
Ona je naglo udahnula kad je vidjela iznenađenje.
draw in
to attract or invite someone or something to come closer or join in.
Privući ili pozvati nekoga ili nešto da dođe bliže ili se pridruži.
The festival was so exciting it drew in crowds from all over the city.
Festival je bio toliko uzbudljiv da je privukao gomilu iz cijelog grada.
draw near
to get closer in distance or time to someone or something
približiti se nekome ili nečemu udaljenosti ili vremenski
As the storm drew near, everyone went inside.
Kako se oluja približavala, svi su ušli unutra.
draw out
to gently make someone say something that they might not want to share, such as information, feelings, or ideas.
Nježno potaknuti nekoga da kaže nešto što možda ne želi podijeliti, poput informacije, osjećaja ili ideje.
The teacher was able to draw out the answer from the shy student.
Učiteljici je uspjelo izvući odgovor od sramežljivog učenika.
draw out
To make something last longer than necessary or expected.
Učiniti da nešto traje duže nego što je potrebno ili očekivano.
The meeting was really being drawn out today.
Sastanak se danas zaista odugovlačio.
draw up
to prepare and write an official document, such as a contract or a list
pripremiti i napisati službeni dokument, poput ugovora ili popisa
The lawyers will draw up the contract.
Odvjetnici će sastaviti ugovor.
draw up
To stand or sit up straight, usually to appear more confident or to show respect.
Stati ili sjesti uspravno, obično kako biste izgledali samouvjerenije ili pokazali poštovanje.
Draw yourself up and face the crowd with confidence.
Ispravi se i suoči se s gomilom s povjerenjem.
dream up
To think of a new idea or plan, especially something unusual or creative.
Smisliti novu ideju ili plan, posebno nešto neobično ili kreativno.
I've dreamed up a great idea for our school project.
Smislio sam sjajnu ideju za naš školski projekt.
dredge up
to talk about or remember something unpleasant or embarrassing from the past, especially when others would prefer to forget it.
Pričati ili se prisjećati nečega neugodnog ili sramotnog iz prošlosti, osobito kada bi drugi to radije zaboravili.
Let's not dredge up past arguments; it's better to move on.
Nemojmo izvlačiti stare svađe; bolje je ići dalje.
dress down
to wear more casual or informal clothes than usual, especially in a place where more formal clothes are normally expected
Nositi ležerniju ili manje formalnu odjeću nego inače, posebno na mjestima gdje se inače očekuje formalnija odjeća.
On Fridays, we are allowed to dress down at work.
Petkom smijemo nositi ležernu odjeću na poslu.
dress up
to put on special or formal clothes, or to wear a costume to look like someone or something else
obući posebnu ili svečanu odjeću, ili nositi kostim kako bi izgledao kao netko ili nešto drugo
Lily wanted to dress up as a fairy for Halloween.
Lily se htjela maskirati u vilu za Noć vještica.
drift away
To slowly become less close to someone, usually because you spend less time together or have less in common.
Polako se udaljavati od nekoga, obično zato što provodite manje vremena zajedno ili imate manje zajedničkog.
We've drifted away over the years and no longer talk as much.
S godinama smo se udaljili i više ne pričamo toliko.
drift off
to slowly fall asleep without realizing it
polako zaspati a da toga nisi ni svjestan
The parents drifted off before the baby did.
Roditelji su zadrijemali prije bebe.
drill in
To teach someone something by repeating it many times until they remember it.
Naučiti nekoga nečemu ponavljanjem mnogo puta dok to ne zapamte.
As a child, my mother drilled the importance of good manners into us.
Kao dijete, majka nam je utuvila važnost lijepog ponašanja u glavu.
drink down
To swallow a drink completely, often in one go.
Popiti piće potpuno, često odjednom.
Drink down your juice before you leave for school.
Popij sok odjednom prije odlaska u školu.
drink in
To look at or experience something with great enjoyment, paying close attention to it.
Gledati ili doživljavati nešto s velikim užitkom i pažnjom.
The couple drank in the beautiful sunset at the beach.
Par je upijao prekrasan zalazak sunca na plaži.
drink up
To finish all of your drink. If you drink up, you drink the entire glass or cup until it is empty.
Popiti sve iz svog pića. Ako popiješ do kraja, popiješ cijelu čašu ili šalicu dok ne ostane prazna.
Please drink up your juice before we leave.
Molim te, popij do kraja svoj sok prije nego što krenemo.
drive around
to travel by car with no specific destination, just exploring or passing time
putovati automobilom bez određenog odredišta, samo istražujući ili zbog zabave
We drove around the city last night just to see the lights.
Sinoć smo vozili okolo gradom samo da vidimo svjetla.
drive away
to make someone or something leave, usually because you do not want them nearby
natjerati nekoga ili nešto da ode, obično jer ih ne želiš u blizini
The students drove away another teacher with their bad behavior.
Učenici su svojim lošim ponašanjem otjerali još jednog učitelja.
drive off
to leave a place by driving away in a car or another vehicle.
Napustiti mjesto odlaskom autom ili drugim vozilom.
The thief quickly drove off before the police arrived.
Lopov je brzo odvezao prije dolaska policije.
drive out
To make someone or something leave a place by force or strong pressure.
Natjerati nekoga ili nešto da napusti mjesto silom ili jakim pritiskom.
The troublemakers were driven out of the school.
Izgrednici su istjerani iz škole.
drive up
to arrive at a place while driving a car or another vehicle
stići na mjesto vozeći automobil ili drugo vozilo
Mark drove up to the gate and honked.
Mark je došao autom do kapije i zatrubio.
drone on
to talk for a long time in a dull, monotonous, and boring way
dugo govoriti dosadno, monotonim načinom
The lecturer droned on for hours, and I almost fell asleep.
Predavač je monotono pričao satima i skoro sam zaspao.
drool over
To look at something or someone with great desire or admiration, often wanting it very much.
Gledati nešto ili nekoga s velikom željom ili divljenjem, često to jako željeti.
Bruce always drools over expensive cars that he sees on the roads.
Bruce uvijek slini za skupim automobilima koje vidi na cesti.
drop away
to gradually become fewer or smaller in number or amount
postepeno postati manji ili manje brojan
Attendance at the club meetings dropped away after the holidays.
Prisustvo na sastancima kluba smanjilo se nakon praznika.
drop behind
to move more slowly than others in a group and end up at the back.
Kretati se sporije od drugih u grupi i završiti na začelju.
I always drop behind the group when we go hiking.
Uvijek zaostanem za grupom kad idemo na planinarenje.
drop by
to visit someone or a place for a short time without making a plan in advance; to come and see someone casually.
Posjetiti nekoga ili neko mjesto nakratko bez prethodnog plana; svratiti neobavezno.
Feel free to drop by whenever you're free.
Slobodno navrati kad god imaš vremena.
drop down
To move or fall from a higher position to a lower position.
Kretati se ili pasti s višeg položaja na niži.
The leaves dropped down onto the lawn in the autumn.
Listovi su pali dolje na travnjak u jesen.
drop off
to become less in amount, level, or number; to decrease or decline
smanjiti se u količini, razini ili broju; opadati ili padati
Attendance at the gym tends to drop off after the New Year.
Posjećenost teretani obično opadne nakon Nove godine.
drop out
To leave school, a course, or an activity before you have finished it.
Napustiti školu, tečaj ili aktivnost prije završetka.
He decided to drop out of college after his first year.
Odlučio je odustati od fakulteta nakon prve godine.
drown out
To make so much noise that another sound cannot be heard.
Stvoriti toliku buku da se drugi zvuk ne može čuti.
The sound of the crowd cheering drowned out the coach's instructions.
Buka publike koja navija nadglasala je trenerove upute.
drum out
To force someone to leave an organization or group, especially in a public way, usually because they did something wrong.
Natjerati nekoga da napusti organizaciju ili grupu, posebno javno, obično zato što je učinio nešto loše.
The military drums out a few soldiers each year for breaking the rules.
Vojska svake godine izbacuje nekoliko vojnika zbog kršenja pravila.
drum up
To try to get more support, customers, or interest for something by making people aware of it.
Pokušaj pridobiti više potpore, kupaca ili interesa tako što ćeš obavijestiti ljude o tome.
The campaigners tried to drum up support for the candidate.
Aktivisti su pokušali prikupiti potporu za kandidata.
dry out
to remove moisture from something, making it completely dry.
Ukloniti vlagu iz nečega, čineći to potpuno suhim.
Melissa tried to dry out her jacket with a hairdryer after it got wet in the rain.
Melissa je pokušala osušiti svoju jaknu sušilom za kosu nakon što se smočila na kiši.
dwindle away
To gradually become smaller, fewer, or weaker until it almost disappears.
Postupno postati manji, manje ili slabiji dok gotovo ne nestane.
The sound of the applause dwindled away to nothing.
Zvuk pljeska postupno je nestajao do ništa.
ease off
To stop putting so much pressure or stress on someone or something; to become less strict or demanding.
Prestatiti vršiti toliki pritisak ili stres na nekoga ili nešto; postati manje strog ili zahtjevan.
Please ease off Amanda. She's under enough pressure already.
Molim te popusti s pritiskom na Amandu. Već je pod dovoljnim stresom.
eat at
to bother or worry someone for a long time, or to slowly damage something over time
nekoga dugo gnjaviti ili brinuti, ili polako uništavati nešto kroz vrijeme
This problem has been eating at me all day.
Ovaj me problem cijeli dan muči.
eat away
To slowly destroy or damage something, especially by a chemical process or over time.
Polako uništavati ili oštećivati nešto, posebno kemijskim putem ili tijekom vremena.
Be careful with that acid because it will eat away at the metal.
Pazi na tu kiselinu jer će nagristi metal.
eat in
to have a meal at home instead of going to a restaurant or cafe
jesti kod kuće umjesto da se ide u restoran ili kafić
I don't want to eat in again; let's go out to eat.
Ne želim opet jesti kod kuće; hajdemo vani jesti.
eat out
to have a meal at a restaurant or café instead of at home
jesti u restoranu ili kafiću umjesto kod kuće
My family likes to eat out on weekends.
Moja obitelj voli jesti vani vikendom.
eat up
to finish all the food on your plate; to eat everything that is given to you
pojesti svu hranu na tanjuru; pojesti sve što ti se daje
Make sure to eat up before your food gets cold.
Pobrini se da pojedeš sve prije nego se hrana ohladi.
eat up
To use or spend something very quickly, especially money, resources, or time.
Vrlo brzo iskoristiti ili potrošiti nešto, posebno novac, resurse ili vrijeme.
This company is eating up all its profits.
Ova tvrtka pojede svu svoju dobit.
ebb away
to slowly decrease, disappear, or become weaker over time.
polako opadati, nestajati ili slabiti tijekom vremena.
His strength ebbed away after the long illness.
Njegova snaga je polako nestajala nakon duge bolesti.
edge in
to move into a place or position slowly and carefully, often when it is crowded or difficult to enter
polako i pažljivo ući na neko mjesto ili položaj, često kada je gužva ili je teško ući
We slowly edged in to our seats at the packed theater.
Polako smo se uvukli na svoja mjesta u punom kazalištu.
egg on
to strongly encourage someone to do something, especially something risky or unwise
jako poticati nekoga da učini nešto, osobito nešto rizično ili nepametno
Alan egged Tim on to try the spicy food.
Alan je nagovorio Tima da proba ljutu hranu.
embark on
To start something new, especially something important or exciting, like a project or journey.
Započeti nešto novo, posebno nešto važno ili uzbudljivo, poput projekta ili putovanja.
I'm about to embark on my own business.
Upravo ću započeti vlastiti posao.
end up
to finally do something after a series of actions or events, often without planning it.
Na kraju napraviti nešto nakon niza radnji ili događaja, često bez plana.
I ended up going home early.
Na kraju sam završio tako što sam otišao kući ranije.
even out
to make the surface of something smooth, flat, or equal by removing bumps or differences
učiniti površinu nečega glatkom, ravnom ili jednakošću uklanjanjem izbočina ili razlika
The workers evened out the road to make it smoother.
Radnici su izravnali cestu kako bi bila glađa.
even up
to make something flat, straight, or the same height, especially by removing uneven parts. Similar to 'even out'.
Učiniti nešto ravnim, ravnom ili jednake visine, posebno uklanjanjem neravnih dijelova. Slično kao 'even out'.
The workers evened up the road so it was safe to drive on.
Radnici su poravnali cestu kako bi bila sigurna za vožnju.
excel at
to be very good or skilled at something, much better than most people
biti vrlo dobar ili vješt u nečemu, puno bolji od većine ljudi
Mandy excels at playing the piano.
Mandy izvrsno svira klavir.
extend to
to make something longer or bigger so that it reaches something else; to stretch something out toward something.
Učiniti nešto duljim ili većim kako bi doseglo nešto drugo; rastegnuti nešto prema nečemu.
She extended the invitation to all her friends.
Ona je proširila pozivnicu svim svojim prijateljima.
face up
to accept and deal with a difficult situation or problem bravely, instead of avoiding it.
Prihvatiti i suočiti se s teškom situacijom ili problemom hrabro, umjesto da ih izbjegavate.
Nora realized that she would simply have to face up to her mistake.
Nora je shvatila da će jednostavno morati suočiti se sa svojom pogreškom.
factor in
To include or take something into account when you are making a decision or planning something.
Uključiti ili uzeti nešto u obzir prilikom donošenja odluke ili planiranja nečega.
We factored in the average number of sick days employees take per year when we compiled our report.
Prilikom izrade izvještaja smo uzeli u obzir prosječan broj dana bolovanja zaposlenika.
fade away
to slowly disappear or become less noticeable until it is gone.
polako nestajati ili postati manje primjetan dok potpuno ne nestane.
The rainbow faded away into the sky.
Duga je nestala na nebu.
fall away
To gradually come off, become separated, or disappear.
Postupno otpasti, odvojiti se ili nestati.
The paint has fallen away from the old fence.
Boja je otpala sa stare ograde.
fall behind
To not keep up with others or with a schedule; to not do or pay something on time.
Ne držati korak s drugima ili rasporedom; ne učiniti ili ne platiti nešto na vrijeme.
I heard that you've fallen behind on your mortgage payments.
Čuo sam da si zaostao s otplatom hipoteke.
fall down
to accidentally drop to the ground from standing or walking, usually by losing your balance.
Slučajno pasti na tlo dok stojite ili hodate, obično zbog gubitka ravnoteže.
Be careful that you don't fall down on the ice.
Pazi da ne padneš na ledu.
fall for
To easily believe something that is not true; to be tricked or deceived by something.
Lako povjerovati u nešto što nije istinito; biti prevaren ili izigran.
You don't really expect me to fall for that old trick, do you?
Zaista misliš da ću nasjesti na taj stari trik?
fall for
To start to love or have strong romantic feelings for someone.
Početi voljeti ili osjećati snažne romantične osjećaje prema nekome.
James really fell for Marcia when they met at the party.
James se zaista zaljubio u Marciu kad su se upoznali na zabavi.
fall in
to start spending time with a particular group of people, often by chance
početi provoditi vrijeme s određenom skupinom ljudi, često slučajno
Shauna seems to have fallen in with the wrong crowd this year.
Čini se da je Shauna ove godine upala u loše društvo.
fall into
to belong to or be included in a particular group, type, or category.
pripadati ili biti uključen u određenu grupu, vrstu ili kategoriju.
Which genre do these movies fall into?
U koji žanr ovi filmovi spadaju?
fall off
to decrease, become less, or decline
smanjiti se, postati manje, opadati
Sales usually fall off after the holiday season.
Prodaja obično opada nakon blagdanske sezone.
fall out
to have an argument or disagreement and stop being friendly with someone.
Posvađati se ili doći do neslaganja i prestati biti prijatelj s nekim.
Bruce and Sean fell out with each other over a girl.
Bruce i Sean su se posvađali zbog djevojke.
fall over
to suddenly lose balance and go down to the ground
iznenada izgubiti ravnotežu i pasti na tlo
The tree fell over during the storm.
Stablo je palo tijekom oluje.
fall through
If something falls through, it means a plan or arrangement does not happen or fails at the last moment.
Ako nešto propadne, to znači da neki plan ili dogovor ne uspije ili padne u posljednji čas.
The plans for the fundraiser fell through.
Planovi za prikupljanje sredstava su propali.
fall under
To be included in a particular group, type, or category.
Biti uključen u određenu grupu, vrstu ili kategoriju.
Which category do these books fall under?
U koju kategoriju spadaju ove knjige?
fan out
To spread out from a central point like the shape of a fan.
Rasprostraniti se iz središnje točke poput lepeze.
The garden seemed to fan out around the house.
Vrt se činio da se rasprostranjuje oko kuće.
farm out
To give a task or job to another person or company to do, instead of doing it yourself.
Dodijeliti zadatak ili posao drugoj osobi ili tvrtki umjesto da to radiš sam.
The company decided to farm out its data processing to an outside firm.
Tvrtka je odlučila outsourcati obradu podataka vanjskoj firmi.
fatten up
to feed someone or an animal more food so they become fatter, usually for a specific reason.
Nahraniti nekoga ili životinju s više hrane kako bi se udebljali, obično iz određenog razloga.
My grandparents were fattening up their goose for Christmas dinner.
Moji su djed i baka tovili svoju gusku za božićnu večeru.
feed in
To regularly put or add something into a system, machine, or process.
Redovito unositi ili dodavati nešto u sustav, stroj ili proces.
The school feeds students into the university every year.
Škola svake godine šalje učenike na sveučilište.
feed on
to eat or get nourishment from someone or something, usually used when talking about animals and what they eat regularly.
jesti ili dobivati hranu od nekoga ili nečega, obično se koristi kada govorimo o životinjama i što one redovito jedu.
Cows feed on grass in the fields.
Krave se hrane travom na poljima.
feel for
to understand and share someone’s feelings, especially when they are having a difficult time; to show sympathy or empathy for someone
razumjeti i dijeliti nečije osjećaje, osobito kada netko prolazi kroz teško razdoblje; pokazati suosjećanje ili empatiju
I'm sorry that things turned out this way. I really do feel for you.
Žao mi je što je tako ispalo. Zaista suosjećam s tobom.
feel like
to want to do something or be in the mood for something
željeti nešto napraviti ili biti raspoložen za nešto
Do you feel like watching a movie tonight?
Imaš li volje gledati film večeras?
feel out
To carefully ask questions or talk to someone to understand their opinion or attitude about something, usually before making a decision.
Pažljivo postavljati pitanja ili razgovarati s nekim kako bi se shvatilo njegovo mišljenje ili stav o nečemu, obično prije donošenja odluke.
Could you feel out the boss about my idea?
Možeš li ispitati šefa o mojoj ideji?
fence in
To surround someone or something with a fence or barrier, so they are inside and cannot get out easily. It can also mean to make someone feel restricted.
Okružiti nekoga ili nešto ogradom ili preprekom tako da budu unutra i ne mogu lako izaći. Također može značiti da se netko osjeća ograničeno.
I don't want you to feel fenced in by all these rules at work.
Ne želim da se osjećaš ograđenim svim ovim pravilima na poslu.
fend for
to take care of yourself without help from others
brinuti se za sebe bez pomoći drugih
After losing his job, he had to fend for himself.
Nakon što je izgubio posao, morao je brinuti se sam o sebi.
fend off
To stop someone or something from harming or attacking you; to defend yourself against someone or something.
Spriječiti nekoga ili nešto da vas povrijedi ili napadne; braniti se od nekoga ili nečega.
He used a stick to fend off the wild dog.
Koristio je štap da otjera divljeg psa.
fiddle with
to touch, move, or play with something, often because you are bored or nervous, usually without any real purpose.
Dodirivati, micati ili igrati se s nečim, često iz dosade ili nervoze, obično bez stvarne svrhe.
Don't fiddle with the remote control.
Nemoj petljati s daljinskim upravljačem.
fight down
To control or stop a strong feeling or reaction, especially something difficult like emotions or urges.
Kontrolirati ili zaustaviti snažan osjećaj ili reakciju, posebno nešto teško poput emocija ili poriva.
She tried to fight down her anger during the meeting.
Pokušala je suzdržati svoj bijes tijekom sastanka.
fight off
To try hard to stop or get rid of something that is attacking or bothering you.
Pokušati se svim silama riješiti ili zaustaviti nešto što vas napada ili smeta.
He tried to fight off a cold before his big exam.
Pokušao je odbiti prehladu prije velikog ispita.
figure out
to find the answer to something or understand how something works
pronaći odgovor na nešto ili razumjeti kako nešto radi
I can't figure out how to use this app.
Ne mogu shvatiti kako koristiti ovu aplikaciju.
file away
to put documents or papers in a specific place, especially in a folder or cabinet, so you can find them later.
Staviti dokumente ili papire na određeno mjesto, posebice u mapu ili ormarić, kako biste ih kasnije mogli pronaći.
Monique filed away the lawyer's letter in case she needed it one day.
Monique je spremila odvjetnikovo pismo za slučaj da joj jednog dana zatreba.
fill in
to give someone all the necessary information or details about something they missed or don’t know about
Dati nekome sve potrebne informacije ili detalje o nečemu što je propustio ili ne zna.
Can you fill me in on what happened at the party last night?
Možeš li me upoznati s onim što se dogodilo na zabavi sinoć?
fill in
To write the necessary information on a form or document.
Upisati potrebne informacije u obrazac ili dokument.
Please fill in your name and address on this form.
Molimo ispunite vaše ime i adresu u ovaj obrazac.
fill in
To do someone else's job or take their place for a short time when they are not available.
Raditi tuđi posao ili ih zamijeniti na kratko vrijeme kada nisu dostupni.
I don't mind filling in for Lucy while she's away.
Ne smeta mi zamijeniti Lucy dok je odsutna.
fill out
to complete a form or document by adding information; to write the necessary information in the spaces on a form.
Ispuniti obrazac ili dokument dodavanjem informacija; upisati potrebne informacije u polja obrasca.
Please fill out this application form with your personal details.
Molimo ispunite ovaj obrazac svojim osobnim podacima.
fill out
to gradually gain weight and become a bit heavier, often looking healthier or rounder.
Postupno se udebljati i postati puniji, često izgledajući zdravije ili zaobljenije.
Melanie began to fill out again after having her baby.
Melanie je ponovno počela dobivati na težini nakon što je rodila bebu.
fill up
To eat a lot of something so that you feel full and don't want to eat anything more.
Pojesti puno nečega tako da se zasitite i više ne želite jesti.
I don't want you to fill up on cookies before dinner.
Ne želim da se zasitiš keksima prije večere.
fill up
to make something completely full or to become completely full, especially with a liquid or other substance
napuniti nešto potpuno, ili postati potpuno puno, posebno tekućinom ili nekom drugom tvari
The dam filled up after the heavy storms during the night.
Brana se napunila do vrha nakon jakih oluja tijekom noći.
film over
to become covered with a thin layer, often making something less clear or difficult to see through
prekriti se tankim slojem, često čineći nešto mutnijim ili teže prozirnim
Her eyes filmed over with tears during the sad movie.
Oči su joj se zamutile od suza tijekom tužnog filma.
filter out
To remove something unwanted from a substance, group, or information by using a filter or a similar method.
Uklanjanje nečeg neželjenog iz tvari, grupe ili informacija korištenjem filtera ili slične metode.
The pollution in the water needs to be filtered out.
Zagađenje u vodi treba filtrirati van.
find out
to discover or learn something, usually by looking for information or by being told
otkriti ili saznati nešto, obično traženjem informacija ili kada ti netko kaže
I found out that Betty is cheating on me.
Saznao sam da me Betty vara.
finish off
to complete something that you have been doing, especially the last part of it
dovršiti nešto što ste radili, posebno zadnji dio toga
Let's finish off this report before leaving.
Hajdemo dovršiti ovo izvješće prije odlaska.
finish up
to arrive or be in a place at the end, often by accident or without planning. It is similar to 'end up.'
Doći ili završiti na nekom mjestu na kraju, često slučajno ili bez plana. Slično kao 'end up.'
We went out for dinner but finished up at a night club.
Išli smo na večeru, ali smo završili u noćnom klubu.
fire up
To make someone feel excited, enthusiastic, or motivated.
Učiniti nekoga uzbuđenim, motiviranim ili oduševljenim.
The coach fired up the basketball team with his speech before the game.
Trener je zapalio košarkašku ekipu svojim govorom prije utakmice.
firm up
To make something stronger, more solid, or more certain.
Učiniti nešto jačim, čvršćim ili sigurnijim.
Put the dough in the fridge to firm up before baking.
Stavite tijesto u hladnjak da očvrsne prije pečenja.
fit in
to be suitable for or to match well with something
biti prikladan za nešto ili se dobro uklopiti s nečim
This table does not fit in with the rest of the room's design.
Ovaj stol se ne uklapa s ostatkom dizajna sobe.
fit out
To supply a person or thing with the equipment, clothing, or furniture they need for a specific purpose.
Opskrbiti osobu ili stvar opremom, odjećom ili namještajem potrebnim za određenu svrhu.
My aunt and uncle have fit out the lounge with a home theatre system.
Moj ujak i teta su opremili dnevni boravak kućnim kinom.
fizzle out
to slowly end, lose energy, or stop being interesting or effective.
Polako završiti, izgubiti energiju ili prestati biti zanimljiv ili učinkovit.
The party fizzled out before midnight.
Zabava je polako splasnula prije ponoći.
flag down
to wave your hand or use a signal to get the attention of a driver or vehicle and make them stop
mahanje rukom ili signaliziranje kako biste privukli pažnju vozača i natjerali ga da se zaustavi
Jennifer asked the doorman to flag down a taxi for her.
Jennifer je zamolila vratara da joj zaustavi taksi.
flake off
to come off or break away from a surface in small, thin pieces
otpasti ili se odvojiti s površine u malim, tankim dijelovima
Bits of paint flaked off the wall.
Komadići boje su otpali sa zida.
flame up
to suddenly start burning more strongly or catch fire.
iznenada jače zapaliti ili planuti.
Be careful with the barbecue—it can flame up if too much fat drips on the coals.
Pazi s roštiljem—može planuti ako previše masnoće kapne na ugljen.
flare out
When something flares out, it becomes wider or spreads outward, often at the bottom. You can also use it to describe making something wider at the edges.
Kada se nešto širi prema van, postaje šire ili se širi prema van, često na dnu. Također se koristi za opisivanje proširivanja rubova nečega.
I want my pants to flare out at the bottom so they're wider near my shoes.
Želim da mi hlače šire prema van na dnu da budu šire kod cipela.
flare up
If something flares up, it suddenly becomes worse or more intense, especially something negative like an illness, pain, or a conflict.
Ako nešto bukne, iznenada postaje gore ili intenzivnije, osobito nešto negativno poput bolesti, boli ili sukoba.
My arthritis is starting to flare up again.
Moj artritis ponovno počinje bukti.
flatten out
to make something completely flat or smooth
učiniti nešto potpuno ravnim ili glatkim
Flatten out the dough with a rolling pin.
Razvaljaj tijesto valjkom.
flip out
to suddenly become very angry, upset, or excited, often in a way that is hard to control
iznenada postati jako ljut, uzrujan ili uzbuđen, često na način koji je teško kontrolirati
She flipped out when she saw her broken phone screen.
Ona je poludjela kad je vidjela razbijeni ekran svog mobitela.
flirt with
to think about doing something, but without being very serious about it
razmišljati o nečemu, ali ne previše ozbiljno
For a brief moment, Elizabeth flirted with the idea of moving to Paris.
Na trenutak je Elizabeth koketirala s idejom preseljenja u Pariz.
flood in
to arrive or enter in large numbers, quickly and all at once
stići ili ući u velikom broju, brzo i odjednom
When the store opened, customers flooded in looking for bargains.
Kada se trgovina otvorila, kupci su navalili tražeći popuste.
flow away
to move away or be carried away, usually by water or another liquid leaving a place.
Udaljiti se ili biti odnesen, obično vodom ili nekom drugom tekućinom koja napušta mjesto.
After it rained, the puddles on the street slowly flowed away.
Nakon kiše, lokve na ulici su polako otplovile.
flow from
to move or come out of something in a steady stream, like a liquid or gas.
micati se ili izlaziti iz nečega u stalnom mlazu, poput tekućine ili plina.
Water flowed from the faucet when I turned it on.
Voda je tekla iz slavine kad sam ju otvorio.
fluff up
To shake or arrange something soft, like a pillow or cushion, so it looks bigger and feels softer.
Protresti ili namjestiti nešto mekano, poput jastuka, kako bi izgledalo veće i bilo mekanije.
The chambermaid fluffed up the cushions in the hotel room.
Sobarica je napuhala jastuke u hotelskoj sobi.
flush down
To use a large amount of water to move something away, usually down a pipe or drain.
Upotrijebiti veliku količinu vode za odnošenje nečega, obično niz cijev ili odvod.
She accidentally flushed down her ring while cleaning the sink.
Slučajno je isprala prsten dok je čistila umivaonik.
fly by
To describe time passing very quickly, especially when you are busy or enjoying yourself.
Za opisivanje prolaska vremena vrlo brzo, osobito kada ste zauzeti ili se dobro zabavljate.
This week just flew by because I was so busy.
Ovaj tjedan je jednostavno proletio jer sam bio vrlo zauzet.
fly on
to keep flying or moving forward in the air, often without stopping or changing direction.
Nastaviti letjeti ili se kretati zrakom naprijed, često bez zaustavljanja ili promjene smjera.
The ducks flew on even though there were hunters on the ground.
Patke su nastavile letjeti iako su na tlu bili lovci.
fob off
To make someone accept something or someone that you do not want, often by tricking them or being dishonest.
Netko natjerati da prihvati nešto ili nekoga koga ne želi, često prevarom ili nepoštenjem.
The car dealer tried to fob the old car off on the new buyer.
Prodavač automobila pokušao je uvaliti stari auto novom kupcu.
focus on
To give your full attention to a person or thing.
Posvetiti punu pažnju osobi ili stvari.
Let's focus on the issue at hand.
Hajdemo se fokusirati na trenutni problem.
fog up
to become or make something covered with small drops of water, making it hard to see through
Nešto postane ili učiniti nešto prekriveno kapljicama vode, što otežava vidljivost kroz to.
My glasses always fog up when I walk into a warm room from the cold.
Moje naočale uvijek se zamagle kad uđem iz hladnoće u toplu sobu.
foist off
to give or sell something unwanted or fake to someone by pretending it is valuable or genuine
dati ili prodati nešto nepoželjno ili lažno nekome pretvarajući se da je to vrijedno ili originalno
The crook foisted off the knock-offs on unsuspecting tourists.
Prevarant je uvalio krivotvorine nesvjesnim turistima.
fold up
to close or stop a business or activity, often because it is not successful.
Zatvoriti ili zaustaviti posao ili aktivnost, često zato što nije uspješna.
The producers folded up the show because they were losing too much money.
Producenti su zatvorili emisiju jer su gubili previše novca.
fold up
to bend or close something into a smaller, neater shape, usually by doubling it over several times.
Savijati ili složiti nešto u manji, uredniji oblik, obično preklapanjem nekoliko puta.
Please help me to fold up the shirts before putting them away.
Molim te, pomozi mi složiti košulje prije nego ih spremim.
follow out
to go outside right after someone or something leaves a place
izaći van odmah nakon što netko ili nešto napusti mjesto
My dog often follows me out when I leave the house.
Moj pas često ide za mnom vani kada izlazim iz kuće.
follow through
to finish something that you have started and make sure to do all the steps needed.
dovršiti nešto što si započeo i pobrinuti se da napraviš sve potrebne korake.
Sandra's parents told her she had to follow through on the activities she started.
Sandrini roditelji su joj rekli da mora dovršiti aktivnosti koje je započela.
follow up on
to check, get more information, or take further action about something or someone after an initial contact or event
provjeriti, dobiti više informacija ili poduzeti daljnje akcije u vezi nečega ili nekoga nakon početnog kontakta ili događaja
The manager will follow up on your job application next week.
Menadžer će pratiti vaš zahtjev za posao sljedeći tjedan.
fool around
to spend time doing silly or unimportant things instead of being serious or working
provoditi vrijeme radeći gluposti ili nevažne stvari umjesto da budeš ozbiljan ili radiš
Gemma can spend hours fooling around on the internet.
Gemma može sate zabavljati se na internetu.
fool around
to have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone who is not your partner; to be unfaithful in a relationship
biti u romantičnoj ili seksualnoj vezi s nekim tko nije tvoj partner; biti nevjeran u vezi
Anne was devastated to learn that Dale had been fooling around with someone else.
Anne je bila shrvana kad je saznala da ju je Dale prevario s nekim drugim.
force out
To make someone leave their job, position, or organization when they don't want to.
Natjerati nekoga da napusti posao, položaj ili organizaciju protiv njegove volje.
The manager forced him out after the company changed its direction.
Voditelj ga je prisilio da ode nakon što je tvrtka promijenila smjer.
force out
to make someone say something or do something, even if they do not want to; to make something come out with effort.
Natjerati nekoga da kaže ili učini nešto, čak i ako to ne želi; izvući nešto s naporom.
Tanya managed to force out an apology.
Tanya je uspjela iznuditi ispriku.
fork out
to pay money for something, usually when you do not want to or think it's too much
platiti nešto, obično kad to ne želiš ili misliš da je previše
I had to fork out $300 for car repairs again.
Morao sam iskeširati 300 dolara za popravak auta opet.
foul up
To make a mistake or do something incorrectly, causing a problem.
Napraviti pogrešku ili nešto krivo učiniti, što uzrokuje problem.
The figure skater fouled up her final jump in the competition, which cost her the gold medal.
Klizačica je uprskala svoj posljednji skok na natjecanju, što ju je koštalo zlatne medalje.
freak out
To become very scared, angry, or excited about something. It often means to react very strongly or emotionally, sometimes in a way that is hard to control.
Postati jako uplašen, ljut ili uzbuđen zbog nečega. Često znači reagirati vrlo snažno ili emotivno, ponekad na način koji je teško kontrolirati.
The drugs caused her to freak out.
Drogovi su je natjerali da poludi.
freshen up
to make someone or something look or feel cleaner, newer, or more presentable.
Učiniti nekoga ili nešto čišćim, novijim ili urednijim.
The actress freshened up her lipstick before the interview.
Glumica je osvježila ruž prije intervjua.
frighten away
To make someone or something go away because they are scared or afraid.
Natjerati nekoga ili nešto da ode jer su uplašeni.
The man frightened the stray cats away.
Muškarac je preplašio lutajuće mačke i otjerao ih.
fritter away
to waste time, money, or resources on unimportant things instead of using them carefully.
gubiti vrijeme, novac ili resurse na nevažne stvari umjesto da ih koristiš pažljivo.
Gerald is frittering his money away on things he doesn't need.
Gerald rasipa svoj novac na stvari koje mu ne trebaju.
frost over
to become covered with a thin layer of frost or ice, usually because of cold weather.
Biti prekriven tankim slojem mraza ili leda, obično zbog hladnog vremena.
During winter, the bathroom mirror can frost over if the window is left open.
Tijekom zime, ogledalo u kupaonici može se zamrznuti ako prozor ostane otvoren.
frown (up) on
to disapprove of something or someone; to think that something is wrong or not acceptable.
ne odobravati nešto ili nekoga; smatrati da je nešto pogrešno ili neprihvatljivo.
My grandmother frowns upon the clothes that I wear.
Moja baka ne odobrava odjeću koju nosim.
gang up
To join together as a group to criticize, attack, or oppose someone.
Udružiti se kao grupa kako bi kritizirali, napali ili se suprotstavili nekome.
The bigger kids ganged up on him at recess.
Starija djeca su se udružila protiv njega za vrijeme odmora.
gas up
to fill a vehicle's tank with gasoline (petrol)
napuniti spremnik vozila benzinom
We need to stop at a gas station so I can gas up.
Moramo stati na benzinskoj postaji da mogu natankirati.
gather up
To collect or pick up different things and bring them together into one place.
Skupljati ili pokupiti različite stvari i dovesti ih na jedno mjesto.
Let's gather up our bags and leave.
Hajde da skupimo naše torbe zajedno i idemo.
gear up
to get ready or prepare for something that is going to happen, or to help someone or something get ready.
Pripremiti se ili nekoga/nešto za nešto što će se dogoditi.
The team geared up for the big game with extra training.
Tim se pripremao za veliku utakmicu dodatnim treninzima.
get about
to move from place to place, especially by walking or traveling.
kretati se s mjesta na mjesto, osobito hodanjem ili putovanjem.
Lisa struggled to get about on crutches while her leg healed.
Lisi je bilo teško kretati se na štakama dok joj je noga zacijeljivala.
get across
To explain something clearly so that other people understand it.
Nešto jasno objasniti kako bi drugi razumjeli.
William managed to get his ideas across to his team.
William je uspio prenijeti svoje ideje jasno timu.
get along
To have a good and friendly relationship with someone.
Imati dobar i prijateljski odnos s nekim.
I wish my kids got along better with one another.
Volio bih da se moja djeca bolje slažu jedno s drugim.
get around
When news or information gets around, it means that many people hear about it and it spreads quickly.
Kada vijesti ili informacije kruže, to znači da ih mnogo ljudi čuje i brzo se šire.
Gossip gets around faster than you think.
Tračevi kruže brže nego što misliš.
get around
to find a way to avoid or overcome a rule, problem, or person who is stopping you from doing something
pronaći način da izbjegnete ili prevladate pravilo, problem ili osobu koja vas sprječava u nečemu
He tried to get around the rules by using a different email address.
Pokušao je zaobići pravila koristeći drugu e-mail adresu.
get around to
to finally do something that you have been intending to do but have been too busy or have delayed
Na kraju učiniti nešto što ste namjeravali, ali ste bili previše zauzeti ili ste odgađali.
I'll get around to cleaning the garage this weekend.
Ovaj vikend ću napokon doći do toga da očistim garažu.
get at
to reach or access someone or something, especially with effort
doći ili imati pristup nekome ili nečemu, osobito uz napor
The ants got at the sugar jar even though it was on a high shelf.
Mravi su uspjeli doći do staklenke sa šećerom iako je bila na visokoj polici.
get at
to criticize or bother someone repeatedly, often in an annoying way
ponavljano kritizirati ili gnjaviti nekoga, često na iritantan način
My boss is always trying to get at me for being late.
Šef mi uvijek pokušava prigovarati što kasnim.
get away
to leave a place or situation to take a short break or vacation, especially to relax or escape stress
napustiti mjesto ili situaciju na kratko radi odmora ili bijega od stresa
I just need to get away for a few days.
Samo trebam pobjeći na nekoliko dana.
get away
to escape from someone or something, or to leave a place where you do not want to stay.
pobjeći od nekoga ili nečega ili otići s mjesta na kojem ne želiš ostati.
Arthur was unsuccessful in getting away from the guard.
Arthur nije uspio pobjeći od čuvara.
get away with
to do something wrong or illegal and not be caught or punished for it
učiniti nešto loše ili ilegalno i ne biti uhvaćen ili kažnjen za to
He cheated on the test and thought he could get away with it.
Varao je na testu i mislio da može proći nekažnjeno.
get down
to move from a higher place to a lower one, usually by climbing or stepping down from something.
Premjestiti se s višeg mjesta na niže, obično penjanjem ili silaskom s nečega.
Get down from there right now!
Siđi odande odmah!
get down
To write something so that you don't forget it.
Nešto zapisati kako ne bi zaboravio.
Make sure you get down the witness's statement.
Pobrini se da zapišeš izjavu svjedoka.
get down
to move your body lower, especially onto your hands and knees or to a lower position, often to reach or see something better
pomaknuti tijelo niže, osobito na ruke i koljena ili u niži položaj, često kako bi nešto dosegnuo ili bolje vidio
Charlotte got down on all fours to clean under the bed.
Charlotte se spustila na sve četiri da očisti ispod kreveta.
get in
to be accepted or allowed to join a group, organization, or place, such as a school, club, or event.
biti prihvaćen ili dobiti dozvolu za pridruživanje grupi, organizaciji ili mjestu, kao što su škola, klub ili događaj.
Do you know if Duncan got in to the university?
Znaš li je li Duncan upao na sveučilište?
get in
to enter a place, building, vehicle, or area.
ući u mjesto, zgradu, vozilo ili područje.
I don't think we can get in without the code for the door.
Mislim da ne možemo ući bez šifre za vrata.
get into
to be accepted as a member of a school, college, university, or program
biti primljen kao član škole, fakulteta, sveučilišta ili programa
Merryl was excited to hear that she had got into Harvard University.
Merryl je bila uzbuđena kad je čula da je primljena na Sveučilište Harvard.
get into
to become interested or involved in an activity, topic, or hobby
početi se zanimati ili uključiti u neku aktivnost, temu ili hobi
She really got into painting after taking an art class.
Stvarno se zainteresirala za slikanje nakon pohađanja umjetničkog tečaja.
get into
to put on a piece of clothing; to dress in something
odjenuti komad odjeće; obući nešto
I can't get into my jeans after the holidays.
Ne mogu ući u svoje traperice nakon praznika.
get off
to feel excited or experience a strong feeling, often from using drugs or something thrilling
Osjetiti snažno uzbuđenje ili snažan osjećaj, često zbog droga ili nečega uzbudljivog.
Some people get off on roller coaster rides.
Neki ljudi se napale vožnjom na roller coasteru.
get off
to send a letter or package, usually by mail
poslati pismo ili paket, obično poštom
I need to get this parcel off to Joanna today.
Moram danas poslati ovaj paket Joanni.
get on
to describe time moving forward or passing, especially faster than expected.
Za opisivanje protoka vremena, posebno kada prolazi brže nego što se očekivalo.
We should hurry up because the evening is really getting on.
Trebali bismo požuriti jer večer stvarno odmiče.
get on
to become older; to age over time
postajati stariji; starjeti kroz vrijeme
The dog is starting to get on in years.
Pas počinje stariti.
get on
to continue doing something, especially after stopping; to make progress with something
nastaviti nešto raditi, posebno nakon pauze; napredovati u nečemu
Kyle's getting on nicely with his reading.
Kyle dobro napreduje s čitanjem.
get on
to board or enter a vehicle such as a bus, train, or plane
ukrcati se ili ući u vozilo poput autobusa, vlaka ili aviona
I got on the bus just in time this morning.
Jutros sam ušao u autobus baš na vrijeme.
get onto
to finally understand or realize something, especially after some time or effort.
Na kraju nešto shvatiti ili uvidjeti, posebno nakon nekog vremena ili truda.
It took me a while, but I finally got onto how the new software works.
Trebalo mi je neko vrijeme, ali napokon sam shvatio kako novi softver radi.
get out
to avoid doing something you do not want to do, or to escape from an unpleasant duty or situation.
Izbjeći raditi nešto što ne želiš ili pobjeći od neugodne obveze ili situacije.
I can't believe that Claudette managed to get out of trouble so easily.
Ne mogu vjerovati da je Claudette tako lako uspjela izvući se iz nevolje.
get out
to say or express something, especially when it is difficult to do so
reći ili izraziti nešto, posebno kad je to teško
Andrew's stutter sometimes makes it hard for him to get his words out.
Andrewovo mucanje ponekad mu otežava da izgovori riječi naglas.
get out
to become known by the public, especially something that was meant to be a secret
postati poznato javnosti, osobito nešto što je trebalo biti tajna
I don't want this secret to get out.
Ne želim da ova tajna izlazi van.
get over
to recover from something difficult, such as an illness, disappointment, or emotional pain
oporaviti se od nečega teškog, poput bolesti, razočaranja ili emotivne boli
It took her a long time to get over the flu.
Dugo joj je trebalo da preboli gripu.
get over with
to finish something unpleasant as soon as possible so you don't have to worry about it anymore.
Završiti nešto neugodno što je prije moguće kako više ne bi morao brinuti o tome.
I just want to get the exams over with so I can relax.
Samo želim riješiti ispite što prije kako bih se mogao opustiti.
get through
to finish or successfully complete something, especially something difficult or time-consuming
završiti ili uspješno privesti kraju nešto, osobito nešto teško ili zahtjevno
I finally got through the novel.
Napokon sam pročitao roman.
get through
to succeed in making someone understand what you are saying or feeling
uspjeti natjerati nekoga da razumije što govoriš ili osjećaš
What do I need to say to get through to you?
Što trebam reći da doprem do tebe?
get through
to succeed in making contact with someone, especially by phone or other means of communication
uspjeti stupiti u kontakt s nekim, posebno telefonom ili drugim sredstvima komunikacije
Were you able to get through to Suzanne on the phone?
Jesi li uspio dobiti vezu sa Suzanne na telefon?
get to
to make someone upset, annoyed, or bothered
učiniti nekoga uzrujanim, ljutitim ili uznemirenim
The constant noise from the street was starting to get to me.
Stalna buka s ulice počela me živcirati.
get up
to move from lying down or sitting to a standing position
prijeći iz ležećeg ili sjedećeg u stojeći položaj
I usually get up from bed at 7 a.m.
Obično ustajem iz kreveta u 7 sati ujutro.
get up
to organize or prepare something, such as an event or activity, often by gathering people or materials needed for it
organizirati ili pripremiti nešto, poput događaja ili aktivnosti, često okupljanjem potrebnih ljudi ili materijala
The committee managed to get up 300 volunteers for the event.
Odbor je uspio prikupiti 300 volontera za događaj.
give away
To give something to someone without asking for money; to make a gift of something.
Dati nešto nekome bez traženja novca; pokloniti nešto.
Robin gave away several boxes of books that she no longer wanted.
Robin je poklonila nekoliko kutija knjiga koje više nije željela.
give away
To officially present the bride to the groom during a wedding ceremony, usually done by the bride's father or a close family member.
Službeno predstavljanje mladenke mladoženji tijekom vjenčanja, obično to radi otac mladenke ili bliski član obitelji.
It is tradition for fathers to give their daughters away at the wedding.
Tradicionalno je da očevi dovedu svoje kćeri do oltara na vjenčanju.
give away
to let something be known that was meant to be a secret; to make something public by accident or on purpose.
Otkrivanje nečega što je trebalo ostati tajna; nešto javno otkriti slučajno ili namjerno.
He accidentally gave away the ending of the movie.
On je slučajno otkrio kraj filma.
give in
When something gives in, it collapses, breaks, or stops working because it cannot handle any more pressure or force.
Kada nešto popusti, sruši se, slomi ili prestane raditi jer više ne može izdržati pritisak.
The door gave in when we pushed it really hard.
Vrata su popustila kad smo ih snažno gurnuli.
give in
To stop resisting and finally agree to do what someone else wants.
Prestat ćete se opirati i naposljetku pristati učiniti ono što drugi želi.
After several hours of negotiation, he finally gave in to their requests.
Nakon nekoliko sati pregovora, naposljetku je popustio njihovim zahtjevima.
give off
To produce or release something such as a smell, light, heat, or feeling.
Proizvesti ili ispustiti nešto, poput mirisa, svjetlosti, topline ili osjećaja.
The flowers in the garden give off a sweet smell.
Cvijeće u vrtu širi sladak miris.
give out
to give something to each person in a group; to distribute.
Dati nešto svakoj osobi u grupi; podijeliti.
The teacher gave out the test papers to the students.
Učitelj je podijelio ispitne listiće učenicima.
give out
to produce, emit, or release something like light, heat, sound, or a smell.
Proizvesti, isijavati ili otpuštati nešto poput svjetla, topline, zvuka ili mirisa.
The old heater gives out a lot of heat during winter.
Stari grijač izdaje puno topline tijekom zime.
give out
to be used up or stop working because there is nothing left
biti potrošen ili prestati raditi jer više nema ničega
The emergency supplies gave out faster than we expected.
Hitne zalihe su nestale brže nego što smo očekivali.
give up
to stop owning, doing, or keeping something; to let go of something you have
prestati posjedovati, raditi ili zadržavati nešto; odustati od nečega što imaš
Are you willing to give up your cell phone?
Jesi li spreman odreći se svog mobitela?
give up
To stop trying to do something because it is too difficult or because you think you won't succeed.
Prestat se truditi napraviti nešto jer je preteško ili misliš da nećeš uspjeti.
Don't give up—keep practicing and you'll get better at English.
Nemoj odustati—nastavi vježbati i bit ćeš bolji u engleskom.
glance over
to look at something quickly, especially to get a general idea of what it is about
brzo pogledati nešto, osobito kako bi se stekao opći dojam
Jean glanced over the contract before signing it.
Jean je brzo pogledala ugovor prije potpisivanja.
glaze over
If someone's eyes glaze over, they suddenly look bored or not interested, usually because they are tired or not paying attention.
Ako nekome zasjaje oči, odjednom izgleda nezainteresirano ili mu je dosadno, obično jer je umoran ili ne obraća pažnju.
His eyes started to glaze over during the long meeting.
Oči su mu počele zasjati tijekom dugog sastanka.
glide by
To move smoothly, quietly, and effortlessly past someone or something.
Kretati se glatko, tiho i bez napora pokraj nekoga ili nečega.
A beautiful white bird glided by the window and disappeared into the sky.
Prekrasna bijela ptica je kliznula kraj prozora i nestala u nebu.
gloss over
to avoid talking about the details of something or to make something seem less important or serious than it really is
Izbjegavati govoriti o detaljima nečega ili učiniti da nešto izgleda manje važno ili ozbiljno nego što stvarno jest.
The company tried to gloss over their recent financial problems in the report.
Tvrtka je pokušala prikriti svoje nedavne financijske probleme u izvješću.
gnaw at
To keep biting or chewing something repeatedly, or to make someone feel worried or anxious for a long time.
Neprestano gristi ili žvakati nešto, ili učiniti da se netko dulje vrijeme osjeća zabrinuto ili uznemireno.
The mouse gnawed at the bread left on the table.
Miš je grickao kruh ostavljen na stolu.
go about
to start or continue doing something, especially in a particular way or method
započeti ili nastaviti nešto raditi, posebno na određeni način ili metodom
Maggie was not sure how to go about researching the topic.
Maggie nije bila sigurna kako započeti istraživanje teme.
go after
to try to catch, follow, or get someone or something
pokušati uhvatiti, slijediti ili dobiti nekoga ili nešto
The police went after the thief as he ran away.
Policija je krenula za lopovom dok je bježao.
go against
to oppose, disagree with, or act in a way that is not the same as someone or something
suprotstavljati se, ne slagati se ili djelovati drukčije od nekoga ili nečega
Michael always goes against everything I say because he has a different opinion.
Michael uvijek ide protiv svega što kažem, jer ima drugačije mišljenje.
go along
to continue or make progress with something over time
nastaviti ili napredovati s nečim tijekom vremena
Our project is going along well so far.
Naš projekt ide dobro za sada.
go along
to agree with someone’s opinion or plan, often without arguing or questioning it
slagati se s tuđim mišljenjem ili planom, često bez rasprave ili dovođenja u pitanje.
I need to know that you will go along with my ideas for this program.
Moram znati hoćeš li prihvatiti moje ideje za ovaj program.
go around
To avoid or bypass someone or something, especially if it is an obstacle or problem.
Izbjeći ili zaobići nekoga ili nešto, posebno ako je to prepreka ili problem.
He tried to go around the security guard, but she stopped him.
Pokušao je zaobići zaštitara, ali ga je zaustavila.
go around
to move in a circle around someone or something
kretati se u krugu oko nekoga ili nečega
The Earth goes around the sun.
Zemlja se okreće oko Sunca.
go around
to be passed from person to person; to be spread widely, especially information or news.
prenositi se s osobe na osobu; široko se proširiti, osobito informacije ili vijesti.
The news of Sue's pregnancy has certainly gone around quickly.
Vijest o Sueinoj trudnoći sigurno se brzo proširila.
go away
to disappear, leave, or stop existing
nestati, otići ili prestati postojati
The problem just went away by itself.
Problem je jednostavno nestao sam od sebe.
go by
to use a particular name or title that people call you
koristiti određeno ime ili titulu po kojoj te ljudi zovu
Which name do you go by: Jim or James?
Po kojem te imenu znaju: Jim ili James?
go by
To act according to specific rules, instructions, or guidelines.
Postupati prema određenim pravilima, uputama ili smjernicama.
Make sure that you go by the book on this case.
Pobrini se da u ovom slučaju postupaš prema pravilima.
go down
to be swallowed, eaten, or accepted by someone's stomach, especially when talking about food or medicine.
progutati, pojesti ili prihvatiti u želudac, osobito kada se govori o hrani ili lijekovima.
The pills didn't go down easily because they were so big.
Tablete nisu lako prolazile jer su bile prevelike.
go down
When something, usually the sun, moves lower in the sky and disappears below the horizon.
Kad se nešto, obično sunce, spušta niže na nebu i nestaje ispod horizonta.
The sun goes down earlier in winter.
Sunce zalazi ranije zimi.
go down
to be remembered or recognized as an important person or event in history
biti zapamćen ili prepoznat kao važna osoba ili događaj u povijesti
This party is going to go down in history as the best party ever!
Ova zabava će ući u povijest kao najbolja zabava ikada!
go down
To fall to the ground, usually from being hit or hurt, or to be sent to prison for committing a crime.
Pasti na tlo, obično zbog udarca ili ozljede ili završiti u zatvoru zbog počinjenog zločina.
Mike went down when he was punched in the stomach.
Mike je pao kad je dobio udarac u trbuh.
go down
To become less in amount, level, or value.
Smanjiti se u količini, razini ili vrijednosti.
Belinda was relieved to see that Kyle's temperature had gone down.
Belinda je bila olakšana kada je vidjela da je Kyleova temperatura pala.
go for
to choose or prefer someone or something because you like them or it.
Izabrati ili preferirati nekoga ili nešto jer ti se sviđa.
Mike doesn't usually go for blondes, but Hayley was beautiful.
Mike obično ne preferira plavuše, ali Hayley je bila prekrasna.
go into
to start discussing or explaining something in detail
početi raspravljati ili objašnjavati nešto detaljno
The course goes into great detail about the history of England.
Tečaj ulazi u detalje o povijesti Engleske.
go into
to start working in a particular job, business, or area of study
započeti raditi u određenom poslu, branši ili studijskom području
Linda has always wanted to go into medicine and become a doctor.
Linda je oduvijek htjela ući u medicinu i postati liječnica.
go off
If something electrical or mechanical goes off, it stops working or turns off suddenly.
Ako nešto električno ili mehaničko se ugasi, prestaje raditi ili se iznenada ugasi.
The lights have gone off again.
Svjetla su opet ugasila.
go off
to leave a place, especially to go somewhere else alone for a while
napustiti mjesto, osobito da biste sami otišli negdje na neko vrijeme
Tiffany wished she could just go off somewhere quiet to relax.
Tiffany je poželjela da može samo otići negdje na mirno mjesto da se opusti.
go off
When something such as a bomb, alarm, or firework goes off, it makes a sudden loud noise, often by exploding or ringing.
Kada nešto poput bombe, alarma ili vatrometa eksplodira ili se oglasi, nastaje iznenadan glasan zvuk, često eksplozijom ili zvonjenjem.
Every New Year's Eve, we hear fireworks going off.
Svake novogodišnje noći čujemo vatromet kako eksplodira.
go off
to happen in a particular way, especially successfully or as planned.
dogoditi se na određeni način, posebno uspješno ili prema planu.
The Millers' wedding went off smoothly.
Vjenčanje obitelji Miller prošlo je bez problema.
go on
to continue doing something, or to move forward to a place.
Nastaviti raditi nešto ili kretati se prema nekom mjestu.
Go on with your work. I'll be back in a moment.
Nastavi sa svojim poslom. Vratit ću se za trenutak.
go on
to start working or operating; to be switched on
početi raditi ili biti uključen
The lights go on automatically when it gets dark.
Svjetla se uključe automatski kada padne mrak.
go out
When something such as a light or a fire goes out, it stops shining or burning.
Kada nešto poput svjetla ili vatre ugasne, prestaje sjajiti ili gorjeti.
The lights went out suddenly during the storm.
Svjetla su ugasnula iznenada tijekom oluje.
go out
to leave your home or a place to do something, usually for fun or for a specific reason.
Otići iz svog doma ili nekog mjesta kako bi nešto učinio, obično radi zabave ili iz određenog razloga.
Sharon went out to pick up the birthday cake for tonight.
Sharon je izašla po rođendansku tortu za večeras.
go out
To date someone or have a romantic relationship, usually spending time together regularly.
Izlaziti s nekim ili biti u romantičnoj vezi, obično redovito provodeći vrijeme zajedno.
Sarah and Henry have been going out for just under a year.
Sarah i Henry izlaze već nešto manje od godinu dana.
go over
to look at something or check it carefully to make sure everything is correct or understood
pažljivo pregledati ili provjeriti nešto kako biste bili sigurni da je sve ispravno ili shvaćeno
Make sure that you go over these contracts by the morning.
Pobrini se da do jutra pregledaš ove ugovore.
go past
to move by someone or something without stopping; to pass by.
Proći pokraj nekoga ili nečega bez zaustavljanja; proći kraj.
Go past the post office and then turn right.
Prođi pokraj pošte i zatim skreni desno.
go through
to experience or deal with something, especially something difficult or unpleasant
Iskusiti ili proći kroz nešto, osobito nešto teško ili neugodno.
Sherryl has gone through a difficult time lately.
Sherryl je nedavno prošla kroz teško razdoblje.
go through
to use or spend something very quickly, especially supplies, money, or resources
potrošiti ili upotrijebiti nešto vrlo brzo, posebno zalihe, novac ili resurse
How do you go through 3 liters of milk every day?
Kako možeš potrošiti 3 litre mlijeka svaki dan?
go through
to carefully examine or check something from beginning to end
pažljivo ispitati ili provjeriti nešto od početka do kraja
Please go through this document very carefully.
Molim te, prođi kroz ovaj dokument vrlo pažljivo.
go to
to attend or visit a place or event, such as a school, meeting, or other location.
pohađati ili posjetiti mjesto ili događaj, poput škole, sastanka ili druge lokacije.
Rachel goes to church every Sunday.
Rachel ide u crkvu svake nedjelje.
go under
To use a different name so that people know you by it, often for privacy or professional reasons.
Koristiti drugo ime kako bi te ljudi pod njime prepoznali, često zbog privatnosti ili profesionalnih razloga.
She used to go under the name of Angela, but she now goes by Angie.
Prije se koristila imenom Angela, ali sada je poznata kao Angie.
go under
to disappear below the surface, especially under water; also, to fail, especially financially.
nestati ispod površine, osobito pod vodom; također propasti, osobito financijski.
The ship went under during the storm.
Brod je potonuo tijekom oluje.
go up
to move or climb to a higher place or level
pomicati se ili penjati na više mjesto ili razinu
The squirrel went up the tree in no time!
Vjeverica je otišla gore na drvo u trenu!
go up
to increase or rise in amount, level, or value
povećati se ili rasti u količini, razini ili vrijednosti
David's grades went up continuously throughout the semester.
Davidove ocjene su porasle kontinuirano kroz semestar.
go up
to be built, created, or happening, especially when something like a building or sign is being constructed or put in place
biti izgrađen, stvoren ili događati se, osobito kada se nešto poput zgrade ili znaka postavlja
A new shopping mall is going up near my school.
Novi trgovački centar se gradi blizu moje škole.
go up
to be destroyed quickly by fire; to burn completely
biti brzo uništen vatrom; potpuno izgorjeti
The house went up in flames as the fire consumed it.
Kuća je planula u plamenu dok ju je požar zahvatio.
go with
to match, look good together, or be a suitable combination with something else.
odgovarati, dobro izgledati zajedno ili biti prikladna kombinacija s nečim drugim.
Those curtains don't really go with the rest of the room.
Te zavjese baš ne pašu uz ostatak sobe.
go with
To choose or select one thing instead of another.
Odabrati nešto umjesto nečeg drugog.
I decided to go with the blue curtains instead of the red ones.
Odlučio sam uzeti plave zavjese umjesto crvenih.
gobble up
to eat something very quickly and completely
jesti nešto vrlo brzo i potpuno
The kids gobbled up their pizza as soon as it arrived.
Djeca su progutala svoju pizzu čim je stigla.
gouge out
to remove something by digging or scooping it out, often leaving a hole or gap.
Ukloniti nešto iskopavanjem ili izdubljivanjem, često ostavljajući rupu ili prazninu.
He accidentally gouged out a piece of the wooden table with a knife.
Slučajno je izdubio dio drvenog stola nožem.
grind away
To work very hard for a long time, especially when the task is boring or difficult.
Jako naporno raditi dugo vremena, osobito kad je zadatak dosadan ili težak.
I've been grinding away at my assignment for hours.
Već satima marljivo radim na svom zadatku.
grope for
To try to find something by feeling with your hands because you cannot see it easily.
Pokušati pronaći nešto opipom rukama jer to ne vidiš lako.
Patrick groped for the light switch in the darkened room.
Patrick je pipao tražeći prekidač svjetla u zamračenoj sobi.
gross out
To gross someone out means to make them feel very disgusted or sick because something is unpleasant, dirty, or disturbing.
Zgadi(ni)ti nekome znači izazvati kod njega snažno gađenje ili mučninu zbog nečeg neugodnog, prljavog ili uznemirujućeg.
The video of people eating bugs really grossed me out.
Video ljudi koji jedu kukce zaista me je zgadio.
grow over
To slowly cover something as plants or vegetation spread on it.
Polako prekriti nešto, dok biljke ili raslinje rastu preko toga.
We had to clear the path because grass had grown over it.
Morali smo očistiti stazu jer ju je trava zarasla.
grow up
To change from being a child to being an adult; to become more mature.
Prijeći iz djetinjstva u odraslu dob; postati zreliji.
We all have to grow up at some point.
Svi moramo odrasti u nekom trenutku.
guide on
To help someone find the right way or make the right decision by giving advice or direction.
Pomoći nekome pronaći pravi put ili donijeti ispravnu odluku davanjem savjeta ili smjernica.
The map guided us on our hike through the forest.
Karta nas je vodila tijekom šetnje šumom.
gun down
to shoot someone, usually with a gun, especially in a violent or sudden way.
Upucati nekoga, obično pištoljem, osobito na nasilan ili iznenadan način.
The rabid dog had to be gunned down when it attacked someone.
Bjesnog psa bilo je potrebno upucati kad je napao nekoga.
hammer in
to make someone remember or learn something by repeating it many times.
Natjerati nekoga da zapamti ili nauči nešto stalnim ponavljanjem.
The math formulas were hammered in during lessons to help us remember them for the exams.
Matematičke formule su nam na satovima utuvljivali u glavu kako bismo ih zapamtili za ispite.
hammer out
To discuss something in detail and try hard to reach an agreement or solution, usually after a lot of debate or discussion.
Detaljno raspraviti nešto i truditi se doći do dogovora ili rješenja, obično nakon puno rasprave.
The lawyers tried to hammer out a divorce settlement for their clients.
Odvjetnici su pokušali dogovoriti sporazum o razvodu za svoje klijente.
hand down
To give something, like a possession or tradition, to someone in a younger generation, usually within a family.
Prenijeti nešto, poput imovine ili tradicije, mlađoj generaciji, obično unutar obitelji.
This ring has been handed down from my grandmother's grandmother.
Ovaj prsten je prenesen s prabake moje bake.
hand out
to give something to each person in a group.
Dati nešto svakoj osobi u grupi.
The teacher handed out the homework to the students.
Učitelj je podijelio zadaće učenicima.
hand over
To give something to someone else, usually because they ask for it or you are required to do so.
Dati nešto nekome drugome, obično zato što to traže ili ste na to obavezni.
'Hand over your wallet and phone,' said the robber.
Razbojnik je rekao: 'Predaj novčanik i mobitel.'
hang around
To spend time in a place or with people, usually without doing anything special.
Provodi vrijeme na nekom mjestu ili s ljudima, obično ne radeći ništa posebno.
What are you doing this weekend? Just hanging around.
Što radiš ovog vikenda? Samo družim se okolo.
hang in
To keep trying and not give up, even when things are difficult. It means to stay strong and patient during tough times.
Nastaviti se truditi i ne odustati, čak i kad je teško. Znači ostati snažan i strpljiv u teškim vremenima.
I know things have been rough lately, but try to hang in there. They'll soon improve.
Znam da je u zadnje vrijeme bilo teško, ali pokušaj izdržati. Ubrzo će biti bolje.
hang on
to hold something or someone tightly and not let go, often because you don't want to lose them or it.
Držati nešto ili nekoga čvrsto i ne puštati, često zato što ne želiš to izgubiti.
The child hung on to his mother's hand while walking through the busy streets.
Dijete se čvrsto držalo mamine ruke dok su prolazili užurbanim ulicama.
hang up
to put something, like clothes or a picture, on a hook or hanger so that it is suspended above the ground.
Staviti nešto, poput odjeće ili slike, na kuku ili vješalicu tako da visi iznad tla.
She hung up her coat when she came inside.
Kada je ušla, objesila je kaput.
hash out
To discuss something carefully and thoroughly in order to solve a problem or make an agreement.
Pažljivo i temeljito raspraviti nešto kako bi se riješio problem ili postigao dogovor.
Let's hash out this contract before we break for lunch.
Hajdemo temeljito raspraviti ovaj ugovor prije pauze za ručak.
haul off
to take away someone or something, especially using force or a vehicle.
Odvesti nekoga ili nešto, posebno silom ili vozilom.
The police hauled off the suspect in handcuffs.
Policija je odvezla osumnjičenika u lisicama.
haul up
to stop moving, usually a vehicle, in order to take a break or rest for a short time
zaustaviti se, obično vozilo, kako bi se napravila kratka pauza ili odmor.
The car hauled up at the gate so the passengers could stretch their legs.
Auto je stao kod vrata kako bi putnici mogli rastegnuti noge.
have on
To be wearing clothes or accessories, or to have something scheduled.
Nositi odjeću ili dodatke ili imati nešto zakazano.
She had on a beautiful dress at the wedding.
Ona je imala na sebi prekrasnu haljinu na vjenčanju.
haze over
to become covered with something (like mist or fog) so that it is hard to see clearly
biti prekriven nečim (poput magle), tako da je teško jasno vidjeti
The sun was hazed over by the clouds.
Sunce je bilo zamagljeno oblacima.
head off
To stop someone or something from going in a certain direction, often to prevent something from happening.
Zaustaviti nekoga ili nešto da ide u određenom smjeru, često kako bi se nešto spriječilo.
The police tried to head off the escaping car before it reached the highway.
Policija je pokušala presresti automobil u bijegu prije nego što dođe do autoceste.
head off
to leave and start going to a place
otići i krenuti prema nekom mjestu
What time are you going to head off for London?
U koje vrijeme ćeš krenuti za London?
head up
To be the leader of a team, group, or organization.
Biti vođa tima, grupe ili organizacije.
Charles Xavier heads up the X-Men.
Charles Xavier vodi X-Men.
hear out
To listen carefully until someone has finished saying everything they want to say.
Pažljivo slušati dok netko ne iznese sve što želi reći.
We ask that you please hear the witness out as she gives her testimony.
Molimo vas da saslušate svjedokinju do kraja dok daje iskaz.
heat up
to become more intense, active, or exciting, especially in a situation or competition
posti intenzivniji, aktivniji ili uzbudljiviji, osobito u situaciji ili natjecanju
The argument heated up very quickly.
Rasprava se vrlo brzo zahuktala.
heat up
to make something warm or hot, or to become warm or hot
nešto zagrijati ili se zagrijati
'I'll be home late. Please heat up the dinner in the fridge,' said Alice.
'Kasnit ću kući. Molim te, zagrij večeru iz hladnjaka,' rekla je Alice.
hedge in
To surround or limit someone or something, making them feel trapped or unable to act freely.
Okružiti ili ograničiti nekoga ili nešto, zbog čega se osjećaju zarobljeno ili neslobodno.
Tall fences hedged in the small playground.
Visoke ograde su okruživale malo igralište.
help out
to assist someone with a task or in a difficult situation
pomoći nekome s zadatkom ili u teškoj situaciji
Can you help out at work today? We are very busy.
Možeš li pomoći na poslu danas? Jako smo zauzeti.
hem in
To surround someone or something closely and prevent them from moving freely; to make someone feel trapped or restricted.
Uskočiti nekoga ili nešto i onemogućiti slobodno kretanje; učiniti da se netko osjeća zarobljeno ili ograničeno.
Lucy felt hemmed in by the crowds at the concert.
Lucy se osjećala okruženo gomilom na koncertu.
hide out
to stay in a place where you cannot be found, usually because you are trying to escape from someone or something.
ostati na mjestu gdje te ne mogu pronaći, obično zato što pokušavaš pobjeći od nekoga ili nečega.
The criminal was believed to be hiding out in an abandoned building.
Vjerovalo se da se zločinac skriva u napuštenoj zgradi.
hike up
to suddenly increase the price, amount, or level of something, especially in a way that seems too much or unfair
iznenada povisiti cijenu, količinu ili razinu nečega, osobito na način koji se čini pretjeranim ili nepravednim
The store hiked up prices again.
Trgovina je ponovno povisila cijene.
hike up
to pull something, especially clothing, upwards, often to make it more comfortable or to avoid it getting dirty
povući nešto, posebno odjeću, prema gore, često radi udobnosti ili da se ne zaprlja
Don't hike up your dress that much in public!
Nemoj toliko podići haljinu u javnosti!
hinge on
To depend completely on someone or something; if something hinges on something else, it will only happen or be successful if that other thing happens.
Potpuno ovisiti o nekome ili nečemu; ako nešto ovisi o nečem drugom, dogodi se ili uspije samo ako se dogodi to drugo.
The entire project hinges on how well you do in today's tests.
Cijeli projekt ovisi o tome koliko dobro ćeš danas napisati testove.
hire out
To allow someone to use your property or your services in exchange for money; to rent something or yourself to others.
Dozvoliti nekome da koristi tvoju imovinu ili usluge za novac; iznajmiti nešto ili sebe drugima.
Melissa decided to hire her beach house out to tourists when she was working.
Melissa je odlučila iznajmiti svoju kuću na plaži drugima turistima dok radi.
hitch up
to fasten or connect something (like an animal, trailer, or equipment) to another thing so they can move together.
Pričvrstiti ili povezati nešto (poput životinje, prikolice ili opreme) na nešto drugo kako bi se mogli kretati zajedno.
Hitch up the horses to the carriage before we leave.
Upregni konje u kočiju prije polaska.
hold down
to physically keep someone, an animal, or something in a lower position so they cannot move up or escape
fizički držati nekoga, životinju ili nešto u nižoj poziciji tako da se ne mogu pomaknuti gore ili pobjeći
Roxanne held down her cat while the vet examined him.
Roxanne je pridržavala svoju mačku dolje dok ju je veterinar pregledavao.
hold down
to stop someone or something from going further, succeeding, or improving.
Spriječiti nekoga ili nešto da ide dalje, uspije ili se poboljša.
The debt will hold down the company for years.
Dug će zadržati tvrtku dolje godinama.
hold in
to stop yourself from showing or expressing a feeling or emotion.
Zaustaviti se da ne pokažeš ili izraziš osjećaj ili emociju.
She tried to hold in her laughter during the serious discussion.
Pokušala je zadržati smijeh tijekom ozbiljne rasprave.
hold in
To keep someone or something available for future use or need, instead of using them right away.
Zadržati nekoga ili nešto za buduću upotrebu, umjesto da se odmah iskoristi.
We should hold some money in reserve in case of emergencies.
Trebali bismo zadržati nešto novca u pričuvi za hitne slučajeve.
hold off
to stop someone or something from approaching or attacking; to delay or prevent something from happening for a while
spriječiti nekoga ili nešto da se približi ili napadne; odgoditi ili privremeno spriječiti da se nešto dogodi
We held off the muggers as long as possible.
Mi smo zadržali pljačkaše koliko god smo mogli.
hold off
to delay or wait before doing something, usually because you want to think more or wait for a better time.
Odgađati ili čekati prije nego što nešto učiniš, obično zato što želiš još razmisliti ili čekati bolje vrijeme.
Hold off on making any life-changing decisions until you've had more time to think.
Pričekaj s donošenjem životno važnih odluka dok ne budeš imao više vremena za razmisliti.
hold on
To wait; stay on the phone and not hang up. It's often used when you want someone to wait for a short time, especially during a phone call.
Pričekati; ostati na liniji i ne prekinuti vezu. Često se koristi kada želite da netko malo pričeka, posebno tijekom telefonskog poziva.
Please hold on while I transfer your call.
Molimo, ostanite na liniji dok preusmjeravam vaš poziv.
hold on
To keep a firm grip on someone or something so you don't lose it or let it go.
Čvrsto držati nekoga ili nešto da to ne izgubiš ili ne ispustiš.
The child held onto his mother's hand while crossing the street.
Dijete se držalo za majčinu ruku dok su prelazili cestu.
hold on
to continue through a difficult situation and not give up; to wait or stay strong during tough times.
Nastaviti kroz tešku situaciju i ne odustati; čekati ili ostati snažan u teškim vremenima.
Just hold on—help is coming soon.
Samo izdrži—pomoć uskoro dolazi.
hold onto
to keep something and not give it away or get rid of it
zadržati nešto i ne dati to ni riješiti se toga
I'd like to hold onto that coat if you don't mind.
Volio bih zadržati taj kaput ako ti ne smeta.
hold out
to continue working or be strong enough for a period of time, especially when it is difficult or unexpected.
nastaviti raditi ili biti dovoljno snažan određeno vrijeme, osobito kada je teško ili neočekivano.
Your car has held out for so many years.
Tvoj automobil je izdržao toliko godina.
hold out
to stretch your arm or something you are holding forward towards someone or something.
Ispružiti ruku ili nešto što držite prema nekome ili nečemu.
I held out my hand but he didn't shake it.
Ispružio/la sam ruku, ali nije je prihvatio.
hold over
To use something (like a secret, mistake, or threat) that you know about someone so you can control or influence them.
Iskoristiti nešto (poput tajne, pogreške ili prijetnje) što znaš o nekome kako bi ga kontrolirao ili utjecao na njega.
He's been holding this threat over Caroline's head for years.
Godinama drži tu prijetnju nad Carolininom glavom.
hold over
to keep something, such as products or items, and use or sell it at a later time.
zadržati nešto, poput proizvoda ili stvari, i koristiti ili prodati kasnije.
The manager decided to hold the stock over until the next season.
Menadžer je odlučio zadržati zalihu za iduću sezonu.
hold over
to delay something or move it to a later time.
Odgoditi nešto ili ga premjestiti na kasnije vrijeme.
The match was held over for another week.
Utakmica je odgođena za još jedan tjedan.
hold up
to remain strong or continue to cope well during difficult situations or stress
ostati snažan ili se dobro nositi tijekom teških situacija ili stresa
Janine is holding up well during the trial.
Janine se dobro drži tijekom suđenja.
hold up
to show someone or something as a positive example for others to follow or learn from
Prikazati nekoga ili nešto kao pozitivan primjer za druge kojima se trebaju ugledati ili učiti od toga.
Jon didn't like being held up as an example for his colleagues.
Jon nije volio biti istaknut kao primjer za svoje kolege.
hold up
to steal from someone or somewhere by threatening them, often with a weapon (like a gun).
Ukrasti od nekoga ili iz nekog mjesta prijetnjom, često oružjem (kao što je pištolj).
Three masked men tried to hold up the jewelry store last night.
Trojica maskiranih muškaraca pokušala su opljačkati zlatarnicu sinoć.
hold up
To cause someone or something to be delayed.
Uzrokovati kašnjenje nekoga ili nečega.
Traffic is going to be held up because of the accident at the intersection.
Promet će biti zadržan zbog nesreće na raskrižju.
hole up
to stay in a place to hide or be safe, usually for a while
ostati na nekom mjestu kako bi se sakrio ili bio siguran, obično na neko vrijeme
Teresa and Elaine holed up in an empty house during the blizzard.
Teresa i Elaine su se sklonile u praznu kuću tijekom snježne oluje.
holler out
to shout something loudly, especially to get someone's attention
viknuti nešto glasno, posebice da privučeš nečiju pažnju
Lifeguards holler out warnings to swimmers at the beach.
Spasioci glasno viču upozorenja plivačima na plaži.
hollow out
to remove the inside part of something so that it becomes empty inside
ukloniti unutrašnjost nečega tako da iznutra postane šuplje
The children like to hollow out pumpkins on Halloween to make lanterns.
Djeca vole izdubiti bundeve za Noć vještica kako bi napravili lampione.
home in
To focus your attention closely on a particular person or thing.
Vrlo pažljivo usmjeriti pažnju na određenu osobu ili stvar.
Zoey always homes in on chocolate cake at the dessert table.
Zoey uvijek usmjerava pažnju na čokoladnu tortu na stolu s desertima.
hook on
To become very interested in or start liking something so much that you want it all the time.
Postati jako zainteresiran ili zavoljeti nešto toliko da to želite cijelo vrijeme.
Lucy is hooked on jazz music lately.
Lucy je posljednjih dana navučena na jazz glazbu.
hook up
to connect a person or device to a machine or system so it can work or function
povezati osobu ili uređaj na stroj ili sustav kako bi mogli raditi
The detective hooked the suspect up to the lie detector.
Detektiv je povezao osumnjičenika na detektor laži.
hop out
to get out of a vehicle or place quickly and often energetically
brzo i često energično izaći iz vozila ili mjesta
Hop out of the car when I stop at the traffic light.
Iskoči iz auta kad stanem na semaforu.
horn in
to interrupt or join a conversation, activity, or situation where you are not invited or welcome.
Prekinuti ili se uključiti u razgovor, aktivnost ili situaciju u kojoj nisi pozvan ili dobrodošao.
Stop horning in on matters that don't concern you.
Prestani se miješati u stvari koje te se ne tiču.
horse around
To play in a silly, noisy, or rough way, especially instead of doing something serious.
Igrati se na glup, bučan ili grub način, osobito umjesto da rade nešto ozbiljno.
Be careful not to hurt your little brother while you horse around with him.
Pazi da ne povrijediš mlađeg brata dok se zafrkavaš s njim.
hose down
To wash someone or something by spraying water from a hose onto them. People often hose down things or places to clean them or cool them off.
Oprati nekoga ili nešto prskajući ih vodom iz crijeva. Često se koristi za čišćenje ili hlađenje predmeta ili prostora.
Please hose down the car after we get back from the beach.
Molim te, operi automobil crijevom nakon što se vratimo s plaže.
hunch over
To bend your upper body forward and round your shoulders, usually because you are tired, feeling pain, or trying to see something better.
Saviti gornji dio tijela prema naprijed i zaokružiti ramena, obično zato što ste umorni, osjećate bol ili pokušavate bolje nešto vidjeti.
You shouldn't hunch over like that at your desk. It's bad for your back.
Ne bi trebao tako pogrbljeno sjediti za stolom. To nije dobro za leđa.
hunker down
to stay in a safe place for a period of time, usually to protect yourself or wait for something to finish
ostati na sigurnom mjestu neko vrijeme, obično radi zaštite ili čekanja da nešto završi
There's a storm coming, so we need to hunker down at home.
Dolazi oluja, pa moramo ostati kod kuće.
hunt down
to search for someone or something very determinedly until you find and catch them, usually because they have done something wrong or are difficult to find
tražiti nekoga ili nešto vrlo odlučno sve dok ih ne pronađeš i uhvatiš, obično zato što su napravili nešto loše ili ih je teško pronaći
The police worked hard to hunt down the escaped prisoner.
Policija je naporno radila da ulovi odbjeglog zatvorenika.
hush up
To keep something secret, especially to prevent people from knowing about something bad or embarrassing.
Nešto držati u tajnosti, posebno kako bi se spriječilo da ljudi saznaju nešto loše ili neugodno.
Phil and Betty tried to hush up the news of the pregnancy until the second trimester.
Phil i Betty pokušali su prikriti vijest o trudnoći do drugog tromjesečja.
ice over
to become completely covered with a layer of ice.
Biti potpuno prekriven slojem leda.
The roads iced over after the light snowfall.
Ceste su zaleđene nakon laganog snijega.
intrude into
to enter or get involved in something where you are not wanted or where you do not belong, especially in someone else's private matters.
Uplitati se ili uključivati u nešto gdje niste poželjni ili ne pripadate, posebno u tuđe privatne stvari.
The employer reprimanded the employee for intruding into the discussion.
Poslodavac je ukorio zaposlenika zbog miješanja u raspravu.
invite out
To ask someone to join you for a social activity, often as a date or to spend time together outside of the usual environment.
Pozvati nekoga da vam se pridruži na društvenoj aktivnosti, često kao spoj ili da provedete vrijeme zajedno izvan uobičajenog okruženja.
Michael wants to invite Tiffany out for dinner but he is shy.
Michael želi pozvati Tiffany vani na večeru, ali je sramežljiv.
iron out
To solve or fix small problems or disagreements, especially so that everything can go smoothly.
Riješiti ili izgladiti male probleme ili nesuglasice, osobito kako bi sve teklo glatko.
We need to iron out clause 16 before we sign the contract.
Moramo riješiti članak 16 prije potpisivanja ugovora.
jack up
To lift something up using a special device called a jack, usually to repair or check something underneath.
Podignuti nešto pomoću posebnog uređaja zvanog dizalica, obično radi popravka ili provjere nečega ispod.
The mechanic jacked up the car so he could change the tire.
Mehaničar je dizalicom podigao auto kako bi mogao zamijeniti gumu.
jazz up
To make something look or seem more lively, exciting, or attractive.
Učiniti nešto živahnijim, uzbudljivijim ili privlačnijim.
Rachel looked for ways to jazz up her presentation for work.
Rachel je tražila načine kako osvježiti svoju prezentaciju za posao.
jot down
to write something quickly so you don't forget it
brzo nešto zapisati kako ne bi zaboravio
Make sure you jot down the date of the party.
Pobrini se da zapišeš datum zabave.
jump off
to quickly push yourself away from a surface or object and go down to the ground.
Brzo se odgurnuti od površine ili predmeta i sići na tlo.
She jumped off the swing at the playground.
Ona je skočila s ljuljačke na igralištu.
jump out
If something jumps out, it is very easy to notice because it is clear, obvious, or different from everything else.
Ako nešto iskače, vrlo je lako primijetiti jer je jasno, očito ili drugačije od svega ostalog.
The words in the advert really jump out at you.
Riječi u oglasu stvarno iskaču pred tobom.
jut out
If something juts out, it means it sticks out farther than the surface or edge around it.
Ako nešto strši van, to znači da strši više od površine ili ruba oko njega.
The edge of the table jutted out and I bumped into it.
Rub stola je stršio van i udario sam se u njega.
keel over
To suddenly fall to the ground, usually because of fainting, illness, or exhaustion.
Iznenada pasti na tlo, obično zbog nesvjestice, bolesti ili iscrpljenosti.
Shelly keeled over at the wedding because the room was so hot.
Shelly je pala u nesvijest na vjenčanju jer je soba bila jako vruća.
keep away
To stay at a distance from someone or something, usually to avoid danger or trouble. Similar to 'stay away.'
Držati se na udaljenosti od nekoga ili nečega, obično kako bi se izbjegla opasnost ili problemi. Slično kao 'drži se podalje'.
Keep away from the edge of the platform.
Drži se podalje od ruba perona.
keep down
to prevent someone or something from increasing, rising, or growing; to control or limit.
Spriječiti nekoga ili nešto da raste, povećava se ili se razvija; kontrolirati ili ograničiti.
Please try to keep down the noise so others can concentrate.
Molim vas, pokušajte smanjiti buku kako bi se ostali mogli koncentrirati.
keep down
to manage not to vomit after eating or drinking something; to prevent yourself from throwing up.
Uspjeti ne povratiti nakon jela ili pića; spriječiti se da povratiš.
I can't seem to keep my food down lately.
U posljednje vrijeme ne mogu zadržati hranu u želucu.
keep in
To make sure someone or something stays inside a place and does not go out.
Pobrinuti se da netko ili nešto ostane unutar mjesta i ne izađe van.
Try to keep the dog in when you open the door.
Pokušaj zadržati psa unutra kad otvoriš vrata.
keep off
to not touch or go onto a particular area or thing
ne dodirivati niti ulaziti na određeno područje ili predmet
Keep off the grass.
Ne hodajte po travi.
keep on
to allow someone to continue working in their job or in a particular position, instead of asking them to leave
dopustiti nekome da nastavi raditi na svom poslu ili na određenoj poziciji, umjesto da ga traže da ode
Even though business was slow, the manager decided to keep all the workers on.
Iako je posao išao sporo, menadžer je odlučio zadržati sve radnike na poslu.
keep out
To stop someone or something from entering a place.
Spriječiti nekoga ili nešto da uđe na mjesto.
Please keep the dog out when you open the door.
Molim te, drži psa vani kada otvoriš vrata.
keep up
to continue to do something at the same level, speed, or standard; to not stop or let it decrease
nastaviti raditi nešto na istoj razini, brzinom ili standardu; ne prestati ili smanjiti.
If you want to stay healthy, you should keep up your exercise routine.
Ako želiš ostati zdrav, trebaš održavati svoju rutinu vježbanja.
keep up
to move or make progress at the same speed as someone or something else, so you don't fall behind.
Kretati se ili napredovati istom brzinom kao netko ili nešto drugo, kako ne bi zaostao.
Walk slower, please! I can't keep up with you.
Hodaj sporije, molim te! Ne mogu pratiti tvoj tempo.
keep up
To stay informed about the latest news, ideas, or trends related to someone or something.
Biti informiran o najnovijim vijestima, idejama ili trendovima vezanim uz nekoga ili nešto.
Merryl loves to keep up with celebrity news online.
Merryl voli pratiti vijesti o slavnim osobama na internetu.
keep up
to prevent someone from going to sleep at night.
Spriječiti nekoga da zaspi noću.
The dog's howling kept Elizabeth up all night.
Zavijanje psa je držalo Elizabeth budnom cijelu noć.
kick about
To spend time with someone in a relaxed way, or to move around from place to place without any special plan. It is similar to 'hang out.'
Provoditi vrijeme s nekim opušteno ili lutati bez posebnog plana. Slično kao 'družiti se'.
Allen and Mike used to kick about together after school.
Allen i Mike su se nakon škole obično družili zajedno.
kick around
to treat someone or something in a bad or unfair way, especially repeatedly and without respect
ponašati se loše ili nepravedno prema nekome ili nečemu, osobito opetovano i bez poštovanja
I wish you wouldn't kick the dog around like that.
Volio bih da ne maltretiraš psa tako.
kick around
To talk about and share different ideas or suggestions, usually in a casual way, to see which ones are best.
Razgovarati i dijeliti različite ideje ili prijedloge, obično neformalno, kako bi se izabrale najbolje.
Let's kick around some ideas for our next project at the meeting.
Idemo razmotriti nekoliko ideja za naš sljedeći projekt na sastanku.
kick down
To break or force something open by kicking it.
Slomiti ili nasilno otvoriti nešto udarcem nogom.
Did you really have to kick down the door to get inside?
Jesi li stvarno morao razvaliti vrata nogom kako bi ušao?
kick in
to start to have an effect or begin to work, especially after a short delay.
početi djelovati ili raditi, posebno nakon kratkog kašnjenja.
The painkiller will kick in after about 20 minutes.
Lijek protiv bolova će početi djelovati nakon otprilike 20 minuta.
kick off
To start or begin something, especially an event or activity. This phrase comes from football (soccer), where the game begins with a 'kick off.'
Započeti nešto, osobito događaj ili aktivnost. Izraz dolazi iz nogometa, gdje utakmica počinje 'kick offom' (početnim udarcem).
What time is the party kicking off?
U koliko sati počinje zabava?
kick out
to force something out of a place by using your foot to kick it.
Izbaciti nešto iz mjesta uporabom noge za udaranje.
He kicked out the ball from under the car.
On je izbacio loptu nogom ispod auta.
kick out
to make someone leave a place, usually because they did something wrong.
Natjerati nekoga da napusti mjesto, obično zato što je učinio nešto loše.
The teacher kicked Tom out of the classroom for being rude.
Učitelj je istjerao Toma iz učionice zbog neuljudnosti.
kick up
to cause something, like dust or a ball, to move upwards by kicking it
uzrokovati da nešto, poput prašine ili lopte, krene prema gore udarcem nogom
When you run on a dirt road, you can kick up a lot of dust.
Kada trčiš po zemljanom putu, možeš podignuti puno prašine.
kill off
to completely destroy or remove a group of living things, usually by causing their death, so that none or very few remain
potpuno uništiti ili ukloniti skupinu živih bića, obično uzrokovanjem njihove smrti, tako da ih ne ostane ili da ih ostane vrlo malo
The use of strong pesticides can kill off useful insects in the garden.
Uporaba jakih pesticida može istrijebiti korisne insekte u vrtu.
kit out
to provide someone with all the clothes, tools, or equipment they need for a particular purpose
opskrbiti nekoga svom potrebnom odjećom, alatima ili opremom za određenu svrhu
Max kitted himself out with snowboarding gear for the winter.
Max se opremio snowboard opremom za zimu.
knock about
to treat something roughly, or to handle something in a careless way so that it may get damaged.
Grubo ili nemarno postupati s nečim tako da to može biti oštećeno.
The hotel porter really knocked my suitcases about.
Hoteljski nosač je stvarno bacao moje kofere na sve strane.
knock against
to accidentally hit or bump into someone or something, usually by mistake
slučajno udariti ili naletjeti na nekoga ili nešto, obično greškom
My hip still hurts from where Sam knocked against it earlier.
Boli me kuk tamo gdje je Sam udario ranije.
knock off
to finish or complete something quickly and easily, often because it does not take much time or effort.
Završiti ili napraviti nešto brzo i lako, često zato što ne zahtijeva puno vremena ili truda.
Marcia quickly knocked off a report for her supervisor.
Marcia je brzo sredila izvješće za svog nadređenog.
knock off
to lower the price of something or give a discount.
Smanjiti cijenu nečega ili dati popust.
The salesman offered to knock 10% off the sales price.
Prodavač je ponudio da skine 10% s prodajne cijene.
knock off
to illegally copy or produce something, especially a brand name product
nezakonito kopirati ili proizvoditi nešto, osobito proizvod marke
They sell shoes that were knocked off from famous brands.
Prodaju cipele koje su prekopirane od poznatih marki.
knock out
to make something stop working or to damage something so it cannot be used
učiniti da nešto prestane raditi ili oštetiti nešto tako da se više ne može koristiti
The army's communication satellite was knocked out by the blast.
Vojni komunikacijski satelit je onesposobljen eksplozijom.
knock out
to hit someone so hard that they become unconscious
udariti nekoga tako snažno da izgubi svijest
The boxer knocked out his opponent in the second round.
Boksač je nokautirao protivnika u drugoj rundi.
knock over
to make something fall to the ground by hitting it accidentally.
Učiniti da nešto padne na pod tako da ga slučajno udariš.
Brandon knocked over his drink while reaching for the salt.
Brandon je srušio piće dok je dosezao sol.
knock up
to make someone pregnant
napraviti nekoga trudnom
Wayne knocked Roxanne up when she was only a teenager.
Wayne je napravio Roxanne trudnom dok je bila još tinejdžerka.
knuckle down
To start working very hard, especially when you should have been working harder before.
Početi raditi jako naporno, pogotovo kad si prije trebao/la raditi više.
I need to knuckle down and study for my exams next week.
Moram prionuti na posao i učiti za ispite idući tjedan.
knuckle under
to give in to someone’s authority or demands, even if you don't want to.
Pokoriti se nečijem autoritetu ili zahtjevima, čak i ako to ne želiš.
After a long argument, Sarah finally knuckled under to her parents’ rules.
Nakon duge svađe, Sarah je naposljetku popustila roditeljskim pravilima.
lace up
to tie the laces on shoes, boots, or other clothing that uses laces.
zavezati vezice na cipelama, čizmama ili drugoj odjeći na vezice.
He quickly laced up his sneakers before going for a run.
Brzo je zavezao tenisice prije trčanja.
land up
To finally be in a particular place, situation, or condition, often without planning it.
Na kraju se naći na određenom mjestu, u situaciji ili stanju, često bez planiranja.
If Sarah eats shellfish, she lands up in hospital.
Ako Sarah jede školjke, završava u bolnici.
lap up
To drink or eat something eagerly using the tongue, especially used for animals.
Piti ili jesti nešto željno koristeći jezik, osobito kod životinja.
Our dog laps up everything that spills on the floor.
Naš pas poliže sve što se prolije na pod.
lash out
to suddenly speak or act angrily towards someone or something
iznenada vikati ili djelovati ljutito prema nekome ili nečemu
Amy lashed out at Matilda in her anger.
Amy je u bijesu planula na Matildu.
last out
To survive or continue to exist through a difficult situation or for as long as necessary.
Preživjeti ili nastaviti postojati kroz tešku situaciju ili onoliko dugo koliko je potrebno.
How long do you think you can last out in that icy water?
Koliko dugo misliš da možeš izdržati u toj ledenoj vodi?
latch on
To finally understand something or realize an idea after some time.
Naposljetku shvatiti nešto ili uvidjeti ideju nakon nekog vremena.
Jayne can't seem to latch onto the math principles that we are covering in class.
Jayne kao da ne može shvatiti matematička načela koja obrađujemo na satu.
latch on
to hold onto someone or something very tightly, often for support or comfort; or to become very interested in or attached to something or someone.
Čvrsto se držati nekoga ili nečega, često radi podrške ili utjehe; ili se jako zainteresirati ili vezati za nešto ili nekoga.
The child latched onto her mother in the crowds.
Dijete se prihvatilo majke u gužvi.
laugh at
To find something funny and show it by laughing, often making fun of a person or thing.
Smatrati nešto smiješnim i pokazivati to smijehom, često podsmjehujući se nekome ili nečemu.
Everyone laughed at James when he arrived with mismatched socks.
Svi su se ismijavali Jamesu kad je došao s različitim čarapama.
laugh away
To make something seem less serious or important by joking or laughing about it.
Učiniti nešto manje ozbiljnim ili važnim šalom ili smijehom.
Sarah tried to laugh away her mistake during the presentation.
Sarah je pokušala ismijati svoju pogrešku tijekom prezentacije.
lay down
to create or officially state a rule, law, or principle that others should follow
stvoriti ili službeno odrediti pravilo, zakon ili načelo koje bi drugi trebali slijediti
Alex's parents really laid down the rules about his underage drinking.
Alexovi roditelji su zaista postavili pravila o njegovom pijenju prije punoljetnosti.
lay in
To collect and keep something, like food or supplies, so you will have enough when you need it later.
Skupljati i spremati nešto, poput hrane ili zaliha, kako biste imali dovoljno kad kasnije zatreba.
We should lay in some extra food in case the weather gets bad.
Trebali bismo skladiti dodatnu hranu u slučaju lošeg vremena.
lay into
to criticize or attack someone or something angrily
kritizirati ili napasti nekoga ili nešto ljutito
The coach laid into the players after they lost the game.
Trener je napao igrače nakon što su izgubili utakmicu.
lay off
to stop doing something, especially if it is bothering or annoying someone.
Prestatiti raditi nešto, osobito ako to nekome smeta ili ga nervira.
Lay off teasing your sister!
Prestani zadirkivati svoju sestru!
lay off
to stop employing someone, usually because there is no more work for them
prekinuti s nečijim zapošljavanjem, obično zato što za njih više nema posla
The company laid off 341 people this month.
Tvrtka je ovaj mjesec otpustila 341 osobu.
lay out
to explain something clearly, usually by presenting the main facts, plan, or details in an organized way
jasno objasniti nešto, obično iznošenjem glavnih činjenica, plana ili detalja na organizirani način
The architect laid out the plans for the new house.
Arhitekt je izložio planove za novu kuću.
lay up
If someone is laid up, they must stay in bed because they are sick or injured.
Ako je netko prikovan za krevet, mora ostati u krevetu jer je bolestan ili ozlijeđen.
Mandy is currently laid up in bed with pneumonia.
Mandy je trenutno prikovana za krevet zbog upale pluća.
lead on
To make someone believe something that is not true, especially by pretending to like them or be interested in a relationship, when you do not really mean it.
Navesti nekoga da vjeruje u nešto što nije istina, posebno pretvarajući se da ga voliš ili si zainteresiran(a) za vezu, iako zapravo nisi.
It's not fair to lead Nelson on when you aren't serious about him.
Nije pošteno davati Nelsonu lažnu nadu ako nisi ozbiljna s njim.
lead up
To be in charge of a group, project, or activity; to act as the main person responsible for something. Synonym: 'head up'.
Biti odgovoran za grupu, projekt ili aktivnost; biti glavna odgovorna osoba. Sinonim: 'voditi'.
Charles Xavier leads up the X-Men team.
Charles Xavier vodi X-Men tim.
leak out
When a liquid slowly escapes or seeps from a place where it is supposed to stay.
Kada tekućina polako curi ili izlazi iz mjesta gdje bi trebala ostati.
Oil started to leak out of the car, leaving a puddle on the ground.
Ulje je počelo curiti van iz auta, ostavljajući lokvu na tlu.
lean against
to rest your body on someone or something for support
nasloniti svoje tijelo na nekoga ili nešto radi podrške
Raymond was so tired that he fell asleep when he leaned against the wall.
Raymond je bio toliko umoran da je zaspao kad se naslonio na zid.
leap out
To be easily seen or very noticeable, especially because it is different or stands out.
Lako se vidi ili je vrlo upadljivo, osobito zato što je drukčije ili se ističe.
Her bright red dress really leapt out in the crowd.
Njezina jarko crvena haljina zaista je iskočila u gomili.
leap out
to suddenly jump or move quickly out of something or from a place
naglo iskočiti ili brzo izaći iz nečega ili s nekog mjesta
Amy was surprised when a mouse leapt out of the closet.
Amy se iznenadila kad je miš iskočio iz ormara.
leave behind
to forget or intentionally not take something with you when you leave a place
zaboraviti ili namjerno ne uzeti nešto kad odlaziš s mjesta
I accidentally left my keys behind at the restaurant.
Slučajno sam ostavio ključeve iza sebe u restoranu.
leave off
to stop doing something, especially for a while or before finishing
prestati raditi nešto, osobito na neko vrijeme ili prije nego što završiš
Shannon left off reading his book when his friends arrived.
Shannon je prestala čitati knjigu kad su joj prijatelji stigli.
leave out
To not include someone or something; to skip or omit them from a group, list, or activity.
Ne uključiti nekoga ili nešto; preskočiti ili izostaviti iz grupe, popisa ili aktivnosti.
Don't leave out your phone number on the application form.
Nemoj izostaviti svoj broj telefona u prijavnici.
let down
to disappoint someone by not doing what they expected or hoped for
razočarati nekoga tako da ne učiniš ono što su očekivali ili se nadali
Lily felt let down when her friends didn't come to her birthday party.
Lily se osjećala razočarano kad njezini prijatelji nisu došli na njezinu rođendansku zabavu.
let in
to allow someone or something to enter a place
dopustiti nekome ili nečemu ulazak na neko mjesto
Please let me in. I've lost my keys.
Molim te, pusti me unutra. Izgubio sam ključeve.
let on
To tell someone a secret or reveal information that was supposed to be kept private.
Reći nekome tajnu ili otkriti informaciju koja je trebala ostati privatna.
Monique was disappointed that Claire let on to her friends about their fight.
Monique je bila razočarana što je Claire otkrila njihovim prijateljima za njihovu svađu.
let out
to end or finish, especially when an event or activity is over and people are allowed to leave
završiti ili okončati, posebno kada je događaj ili aktivnost gotova i ljudi smiju otići
The show lets out at around 10 pm, so let’s meet outside then.
Predstava završava oko 22 sata, nađimo se tada vani.
let out
to make a piece of clothing bigger by adjusting the seams so there is more room
Povećati odjevni predmet prilagodom šavova kako bi bilo više mjesta.
Maggie was frustrated that she had to have her jeans let out again.
Maggie je bila frustrirana što je opet morala proširiti svoje traperice.
let up
To stop putting so much pressure on someone or something; to be less strict or intense.
Prestati snažno pritiskati nekoga ili nešto; postati manje strog ili intenzivan.
Let up on me. I'm overworked as it is.
Molim te, popusti malo sa mnom. Ionako sam preopterećen.
level off
To make a surface flat and even, so there are no bumps or high areas.
Poravnati površinu da bude ravna i jednaka, bez izbočina ili povišenih mjesta.
Did you check that the floor was levelled off before you installed the floorboards?
Jesi li provjerio da je pod izravnan prije postavljanja podnih dasaka?
lie about
to relax or rest in a place, usually doing nothing important.
Opustiti se ili odmarati se negdje, obično ne radeći ništa važno.
He likes to lie about on the sofa and watch TV after work.
Voli ležati na sofi i gledati TV nakon posla.
lie down
to put your body in a flat or horizontal position, usually to rest or sleep
postaviti tijelo u ležeći ili vodoravni položaj, obično radi odmora ili sna
I'm going to lie down for half an hour.
Idem se malo leći na pola sata.
lie in
to exist or be found in something; to be the reason or cause of something
postojati ili se nalaziti u nečemu; biti uzrok nečega
The problem lies in his lack of experience.
Problem leži u njegovom nedostatku iskustva.
lift off
To rise into the air, especially when something like a rocket or plane leaves the ground.
Dignuti se u zrak, posebno kad nešto poput rakete ili aviona napusti tlo.
The rocket lifted off as scheduled.
Raketa je poletjela prema rasporedu.
lift out
to take something out of a place by picking it up, usually carefully
izvaditi nešto iz mjesta tako da to podignete, obično pažljivo
Can you help me lift the cat out of the box?
Možeš li mi pomoći izvaditi mačku iz kutije?
lift up
to make someone feel happier or more positive
učiniti nekoga sretnijim ili pozitivnijim
That song always lifts me up when I'm feeling sad.
Ta pjesma me uvijek razveseli gore kad sam tužan.
light up
to make something start to burn or to switch on a light so that a place becomes brighter
zapaliti nešto ili upaliti svjetlo da mjesto postane svjetlije
Daniel lit up his third cigarette for the day.
Daniel je zapalio svoju treću cigaretu danas.
lighten up
to make something brighter, or to become brighter or less dark
učiniti nešto svjetlijim ili postati svjetlije ili manje tamno
The new curtains really lighten the room up.
Nove zavjese stvarno osvjetljavaju sobu.
limber up
to do gentle exercises or stretches to prepare your body for physical activity and to become more flexible
raditi lagane vježbe ili istezanja kako bi pripremio tijelo za fizičku aktivnost i postao fleksibilniji
It's important to limber up before playing football to avoid injuries.
Važno je zagrijati se prije igranja nogometa kako bi se izbjegle ozljede.
line up
To arrange for people or things to take part in an event or activity; to organize or schedule participants.
Organizirati da ljudi ili stvari sudjeluju na događaju ili aktivnosti; organizirati ili rasporediti sudionike.
The event planner managed to line up two popular singers and a magician for the show.
Organizator događaja je uspio dovesti dva popularna pjevača i mađioničara za nastup.
linger over
to spend a long time on something, usually because you are relaxing or enjoying it, instead of hurrying.
Dugo provoditi vrijeme na nečemu, obično zato što uživate ili se opuštate, umjesto da žurite.
Melanie likes to linger over her coffee after dinner.
Melanie voli zadržavati se uz kavu nakon večere.
link up
to connect or join things or people so they can work together or be related in some way.
Povezati ili spojiti stvari ili ljude kako bi mogli zajedno raditi ili biti povezani na neki način.
All the computers in the office are linked up to the same printer.
Sva računala u uredu su povezana s istim printerom.
listen in
to secretly listen to a conversation that you are not supposed to hear
Tajno slušati razgovor koji nije za tvoje uši.
You shouldn't be listening in on this conversation; it's private!
Ne bi trebao prisluškivati ovaj razgovor; to je privatno!
live down
To be able to forget or recover from something embarrassing or bad that you have done, so that people stop talking about it.
Biti sposoban zaboraviti ili preboljeti nešto neugodno ili loše što si napravio, tako da ljudi više ne pričaju o tome.
Will Lisa ever live down her embarrassing mistake at the party?
Hoće li Lisa ikada uspjeti zaboraviti svoju neugodnu pogrešku na zabavi?
live on
To continue to exist or to remain alive after someone or something else has gone or ended.
Nastaviti postojati ili preživjeti nakon što netko ili nešto ode ili završi.
Many traditions live on long after the people who started them are gone.
Mnoge tradicije žive dalje dugo nakon što oni koji su ih započeli nestanu.
live out
to spend the rest of your life in a particular way or place
provesti ostatak života na određeni način ili na određenom mjestu
Ronald wants to live out his days in the Bahamas.
Ronald želi proživjeti svoje dane na Bahamima.
live up to
to be as good as something or someone expects; to fulfill expectations or standards
biti onoliko dobar koliko netko ili nešto očekuje; ispuniti očekivanja ili standarde
The movie didn’t live up to the hype everyone gave it.
Film nije ispunio sva očekivanja koja su mu pridavali.
live with
To accept something difficult or unpleasant and continue your life despite it.
Prihvatiti nešto teško ili neugodno i nastaviti živjeti unatoč tome.
I hope that you can live with the decisions you've made today.
Nadam se da možeš živjeti s odlukama koje si danas donio.
liven up
to make something more lively, fun, or interesting
učiniti nešto življim, zabavnijim ili zanimljivijim
How can we liven up this party?
Kako možemo oživiti ovu zabavu?
load up
to fill something or someone with as much as possible; to put a lot of things into or onto something or someone.
napuniti nešto ili nekoga što je više moguće; staviti mnogo stvari u nešto ili na nešto.
Before going on a road trip, we need to load up the car with supplies.
Prije putovanja trebamo napuniti auto zalihama.
lock away
to put someone or something in a safe place and lock it, so it cannot be taken or used by others
staviti nekoga ili nešto na sigurno mjesto i zaključati, tako da to drugi ne mogu uzeti ili koristiti
When you have children, it's important to lock away your medications.
Kada imate djecu, važno je zaključati lijekove na sigurno.
lock out
to prevent someone from entering a place by locking the door, often used when workers cannot go to work during a strike
spriječiti nekoga da uđe na neko mjesto zaključavanjem vrata, često se koristi kad radnici ne mogu na posao tijekom štrajka
The company locked the staff out during the strike.
Tvrtka je zaključala zaposlenike vani tijekom štrajka.
lock up
to make sure a building, room, or object is securely fastened with a lock, usually to keep it safe or to prevent anyone from getting in
Osigurati da zgrada, soba ili predmet budu sigurno zaključani, obično radi sigurnosti ili sprječavanja ulaska
Did you remember to lock up the office when you left?
Jesi li se sjetio zaključati ured kad si odlazio?
log in
to enter your username and password to access an account, website, or computer system.
Unijeti korisničko ime i lozinku za pristup računu, web stranici ili računalnom sustavu.
You need to log in to your email to check your messages.
Moraš se prijaviti na svoj e-mail da provjeriš poruke.
log off
To disconnect yourself from a computer, website, or app, so that you are no longer signed in.
Odspojiti se s računala, web stranice ili aplikacije kako više ne biste bili prijavljeni.
Remember to log off your account when you're done using the library computer.
Ne zaboravi se odjaviti sa svog računa kad završiš s korištenjem računala u knjižnici.
look after
to take care of someone or something and make sure they are safe and well.
Brinuti se o nekome ili nečemu i pobrinuti se da su sigurni i dobro.
Thomas asked Ann to look after his cat while he was on vacation.
Thomas je zamolio Ann da pazi na njegovu mačku dok je on na odmoru.
look around
to walk through a place to see what is there, often to explore or find something interesting
hodati po mjestu da vidiš što se tamo nalazi, često radi istraživanja ili pronalaženja nečeg zanimljivog
Look around the museum and see which paintings you like.
Pregledaj muzej i vidi koje ti se slike sviđaju.
look at
to direct your eyes toward someone or something, usually to see, check, or examine it
usmjeriti pogled prema nekome ili nečemu, obično da nešto vidiš, provjeriš ili pregledaš
You should have a doctor look at that rash on your legs.
Trebao bi dopustiti liječniku da pogleda taj osip na tvojim nogama.
look away
to turn your eyes to another direction so you are no longer looking at someone or something
okrenuti pogled u drugom smjeru kako više ne biste gledali nekoga ili nešto
Tracy had to look away from the accident because it was so awful.
Tracy je morala skrenuti pogled s nesreće jer je bila toliko užasna.
look for
to try to find someone or something
pokušati pronaći nekoga ili nešto
I'm looking for my keys. Have you seen them?
Ja tražim svoje ključeve. Jesi li ih vidio?
look into
to try to find out more about something; to investigate or examine a problem, situation, or issue
pokušati saznati više o nečemu; istražiti ili ispitati problem, situaciju ili pitanje
The police will look into the case to find out what happened.
Policija će istražiti slučaj kako bi saznala što se dogodilo.
take after
to look or behave like an older relative, usually a parent.
Izgledati ili se ponašati kao stariji rođak, obično roditelj.
Mary takes after her mum.
Mary nalikuje svojoj majci.
look on
To watch something happen without getting involved or taking part.
Gledati nešto kako se događa bez da se uključite ili sudjelujete.
The parents looked on as the child slept peacefully.
Roditelji su promatrali dok je dijete mirno spavalo.
look out
to be careful and watch for possible danger or something important
biti oprezan i paziti na moguću opasnost ili nešto važno
Look out for cars when you're crossing the street.
Pazi na aute dok prelaziš cestu.
look to
to rely on or expect help, advice, or solutions from someone or something; to focus your attention on someone or something for support or guidance
osloniti se na nekoga ili nešto ili očekivati pomoć, savjet ili rješenja; usmjeriti pažnju na nekoga ili nešto radi podrške ili vodstva
Whenever I have a problem at work, I look to my manager for advice.
Kad god imam problem na poslu, obratim se svom menadžeru za savjet.
look up
to try to find information about someone or something, especially in a book, on the internet, or in a list
Pokušati pronaći informacije o nekome ili nečemu, osobito u knjizi, na internetu ili na popisu.
I didn't know the word, so I decided to look it up in the dictionary.
Nisam znao riječ pa sam odlučio potražiti je u rječniku.
look up to
To admire or respect someone, often because you want to be like them.
Diviti se ili poštovati nekoga, često zato što želiš biti poput njih.
Kyle really looks up to his father.
Kyle zaista gleda s divljenjem na svog oca.
loosen up
to become more relaxed or to help your body or muscles become less tense
postati opušteniji ili pomoći svom tijelu/mišićima da budu manje napeti
Before exercising, it's important to stretch and loosen up your body.
Prije vježbanja važno je istegnuti se i opustiti tijelo.
lounge about
To spend time relaxing and doing very little, usually in a comfortable way. This means someone is not being active and is just taking it easy. Synonym: 'lounge around'.
Provoditi vrijeme opuštajući se i radeći vrlo malo, obično na udoban način. To znači da netko nije aktivan i samo se odmara. Sinonim: 'izležavati se'.
Are you really just lounging about today?
Zbilja danas samo izležavaš se?
mail out
To send letters, documents, or packages to people using the post office.
Slanje pisama, dokumenata ili paketa ljudima putem pošte.
Is it possible to mail out these invitations today?
Je li moguće poslati ove pozivnice danas?
make for
to go towards a place; to move in the direction of somewhere.
Krenuti prema nekom mjestu; ići u smjeru nečega.
Henrietta made for the stairs because she was scared of elevators.
Henrietta je krenula prema stepenicama jer se bojala liftova.
make out
to be able to see, hear, or understand something, often with difficulty
moći vidjeti, čuti ili razumjeti nešto, često s poteškoćama
Tanya could only just make out the name on the document.
Tanya je jedva uspjela razaznati ime na dokumentu.
make out
to say or pretend that something is true, often to give a certain impression that may not be accurate
Reći ili se pretvarati da je nešto istina, često da bi se ostavio određeni dojam koji možda nije točan
She tried to make out that she was sick, but I don't believe her.
Pokušala je se praviti da je bolesna, ali joj ne vjerujem.
make out
to succeed or manage in a situation; to do well or poorly in a particular area
uspjeti ili se snaći u situaciji; biti dobar ili loš u određenom području
How did you make out with sales today?
Kako si se danas snašao s prodajom?
make over
to change or improve the appearance of something or someone
promijeniti ili poboljšati izgled nečega ili nekoga
They are going to make over the living room with new paint and furniture.
Oni će preurediti dnevni boravak s novom bojom i namještajem.
make up
to invent or create something, especially a story, excuse, or explanation that is not true; or to prepare or put something together
Izmisliti ili stvoriti nešto, posebno priču, izgovor ili objašnjenje koje nije istinito; ili pripremiti ili sastaviti nešto.
She made up a funny story to entertain the kids.
Izmislila je smiješnu priču kako bi zabavila djecu.
make up
to do something good to show you are sorry for a mistake or for hurting someone, in order to repair your relationship
Učiniti nešto dobro kako biste pokazali da vam je žao zbog pogreške ili što ste nekoga povrijedili, kako biste popravili odnos.
Sally vowed to make it up to Lucy for missing her party.
Sally je obećala da će nadoknaditi Lucy što nije došla na njezinu zabavu.
make up
to do work or tasks that you missed earlier because you were absent; to complete missed work.
Obaviti posao ili zadatke koje ste ranije propustili jer ste bili odsutni; nadoknaditi propušteni posao.
Molly had a lot of work to make up after a three-month vacation.
Molly je imala puno posla za nadoknaditi nakon trosmjesečnog odmora.
make up
to arrange, tidy, or prepare something, such as a room or a bed, so it looks neat and ready to use
posložiti, urediti ili pripremiti nešto, poput sobe ili kreveta, tako da izgleda uredno i spremno za korištenje
The maid was tired of making up the hotel rooms every day.
Sobarica je bila umorna od pospremanja hotelskih soba svaki dan.
make up
to put cosmetics on your face to make yourself look more attractive
nanošenje kozmetike na lice kako bi izgledali privlačnije
She likes to make up her face before going out with friends.
Voli našminkati lice prije izlaska s prijateljima.
make up
to become friends again after an argument or disagreement
ponovno postati prijatelji nakon svađe ili nesporazuma
I really hope that Maggie and Elizabeth can make up.
Stvarno se nadam da će Maggie i Elizabeth moći pomiriti se.
map out
To plan something in detail or decide how it will happen before you do it.
Detaljno isplanirati nešto ili odlučiti kako će se nešto dogoditi prije nego što to učiniš.
We're learning how to map out essays in English class at the moment.
Trenutno učimo kako isplanirati eseje na satu engleskog.
march on
to keep going forward or continue without stopping, especially despite challenges or the passage of time.
nastaviti ići naprijed ili nastaviti bez zaustavljanja, osobito unatoč izazovima ili prolasku vremena.
The team marched on and finished the project before the deadline.
Tim je nastavio dalje i završio projekt prije roka.
march out
to walk in a determined and confident way to a place, often as a group, especially into a public area where people can see you
Hodati odlučno i samouvjereno prema nekom mjestu, često kao grupa, posebno na javno mjesto gdje te svi mogu vidjeti.
We marched out on stage, pretending to be confident even though we felt nervous.
Mi smo izašli marširajući na pozornicu, pretvarajući se da smo samouvjereni iako smo bili nervozni.
mark down
To lower the price of something, usually in a store.
Smanjiti cijenu nečega, obično u trgovini.
All of the merchandise was marked down considerably for the annual summer sales.
Sva roba je bila znatno snižena za godišnju ljetnu rasprodaju.
mark off
To check or cross out items from a list to show they have been completed or dealt with.
Provjeriti ili precrtati stavke s popisa kako bi se pokazalo da su gotove ili riješene.
Teachers often mark off the names of students who are present.
Učitelji često označavaju imena prisutnih učenika.
mark out
to show or draw the edges or limits of an area or space.
pokazati ili nacrtati rubove ili granice područja ili prostora.
The guide marked out the trail on the map for the hikers.
Vodič je označio stazu na karti za planinare.
mark up
to increase the price of something, usually to make a profit
povećati cijenu nečega, obično radi ostvarivanja zarade
The store decided to mark up the new phones to make more money.
Trgovina je odlučila podići cijenu novih mobitela kako bi zaradila više novca.
matter to
to be important or have value for someone.
Biti važan ili imati vrijednost za nekoga.
This job really matters to me.
Ovaj posao mi stvarno puno znači.
measure out
To separate and give a specific amount of something, usually by using a tool or container.
Odvojiti i dati određenu količinu nečega, obično pomoću alata ili posude.
Measure out one cup of flour.
Izmjeri jednu šalicu brašna.
measure up
to be good enough, or as good as someone or something else
biti dovoljno dobar ili jednako dobar kao netko ili nešto drugo
How does John's work measure up to Susan's?
Kako se Johnov posao uspoređuje sa Susaninim?
meddle with
To try to change or influence something that is not your responsibility, often causing problems. It can also mean touching or handling something that you shouldn't.
Pokušati promijeniti ili utjecati na nešto što nije tvoja odgovornost, često uzrokujući probleme. Također može značiti diranje ili bavljenje nečim čime ne bi trebao.
Stop meddling with my computer. I don't want you to change any settings.
Prestani čačkati po mom računalu. Ne želim da mijenjaš postavke.
meet up with
to arrange to see and spend time with someone, usually for a social reason.
Dogovoriti se za viđenje i provođenje vremena s nekim, obično iz društvenih razloga.
I'm planning to meet up with my friends later today.
Planiram naći se s prijateljima kasnije danas.
mellow out
to become more calm, relaxed, or less strict, often as a result of time or experience
postati smireniji, opušteniji ili manje strog, često kao rezultat vremena ili iskustva
Giselle's parents have really mellowed out over the years.
Gisellini roditelji su zaista omekšali kroz godine.
melt down
to heat something solid until it becomes liquid, usually so it can be reused or reshaped.
Zagrijati nešto čvrsto dok ne postane tekuće, obično kako bi se ponovno iskoristilo ili preoblikovalo.
They melted down the old gold jewelry to make a new ring.
Stari zlatni nakit su pretopili kako bi napravili novi prsten.
melt off
To lose weight gradually, often so that it seems to disappear naturally or easily.
Postupno gubiti težinu, često tako da izgleda kao da prirodno ili lako nestaje.
The pounds are melting off Sarah since she started exercising.
Kilogrami se tope sa Sare otkako je počela vježbati.
mess about
to spend time doing things that are not important or not serious; to waste time instead of doing what you should do. Synonym: 'mess around'
Provoditi vrijeme radeći nevažne ili neozbiljne stvari; gubiti vrijeme umjesto da radiš ono što bi trebao. Sinonim: 'lijenčariti', 'zabušavati'.
You waste a lot of time just messing about.
Gubiš puno vremena samo lijenčareći.
mess up
to make a mistake or do something badly; to ruin or spoil something by accident.
Napraviti pogrešku ili nešto loše učiniti; slučajno nešto pokvariti ili upropastiti.
I messed up the recipe, so the cake didn't taste right.
Ja sam zeznuo recept, pa kolač nije ispao dobro.
mill about
To walk or move around a place without any clear purpose or direction.
Hodati ili se kretati po mjestu bez jasne svrhe ili smjera.
Everyone seemed to mill about during the fire drill.
Činilo se da svi tumare tijekom požarne vježbe.
mist over
When something, like glasses or windows, becomes covered with tiny drops of water, making it hard to see through. This usually happens because of sudden changes in temperature or humidity. 'Mist up' is a more common way to say this.
Kada se nešto, poput naočala ili prozora, prekrije sitnim kapljicama vode, zbog čega je kroz to teško vidjeti. To se obično događa zbog naglih promjena temperature ili vlažnosti. 'Mist up' je češći izraz.
My glasses mist over when I come inside from the cold.
Naočale mi se zamagle kad uđem iz hladnoće.
mix in
to join or combine with a group of people or things, or to add something so that it becomes part of a mixture
pridružiti se ili spojiti s grupom ljudi ili stvari, ili dodati nešto da postane dio smjese
Lucy couldn't get the flour to mix in completely with the cake batter.
Lucy nije mogla potpuno umiješati brašno u tijesto za kolač.
mix up
to confuse things or people, or to put things in the wrong order by mistake
zbuniti stvari ili ljude, ili slučajno staviti stvari u pogrešan redoslijed
Who mixed up the papers on my desk?
Tko je pomiješao papire na mom stolu?
monkey around
to behave in a silly or playful way, often wasting time instead of doing something important
ponašati se blesavo ili zaigrano, često gubeći vrijeme umjesto da radiš nešto važno
Stop monkeying around and focus on your work.
Prestani se zafrkavati i usredotoči se na posao.
moon about
to be sad and wander around because you are missing someone or something.
Biti tužan i besciljno lutati jer ti nedostaje netko ili nešto.
Is William still mooning about over Katherine breaking up with him?
Je li William još uvijek tužno luta jer ga je Katherine ostavila?
mop up
to clean liquid or a mess from a surface using a mop, cloth, or something similar
očistiti tekućinu ili nered s površine koristeći mop, krpu ili slično
Can you mop up the juice you spilled on the kitchen floor?
Možeš li obrisati sok koji si prolio na kuhinjski pod?
mope around
To move around slowly and sadly, often because you are upset or unhappy about something.
Kretati se polako i tužno, često zato što si uzrujan ili nesretan zbog nečega.
Stop moping around about breaking up with your boyfriend.
Prestani se tmušno vući okolo zbog prekida s dečkom.
mouth off
to speak in a rude, disrespectful, or loud way, often complaining or saying what you think when you shouldn’t.
Govori nepristojno, bez poštovanja ili glasno, često se žali ili govori što misli kada to nije prikladno.
The teenager mouthed off to his parents after they told him to clean his room.
Tinejdžer je odbrusio roditeljima nakon što su mu rekli da počisti sobu.
move around
to change your location frequently, especially by going from one place to another
često mijenjati lokaciju, osobito prelazeći s jednog mjesta na drugo
As a child, I moved around a lot because my father was in the army.
Kao dijete sam često selio jer mi je otac bio u vojsci.
move in
to start living in a new house, apartment, or place
početi živjeti u novoj kući, stanu ili mjestu
A new family recently moved in across the road from us.
Nova obitelj se nedavno uselila preko puta nas.
move in on
to approach someone or something closely, often in order to take control, get involved, or take action.
približiti se nekome ili nečemu izbliza, često kako bi preuzeo kontrolu, uključio se ili poduzeo akciju.
The police moved in on the suspects during the raid.
Policija je prišla osumnjičenima tijekom racije.
move on
to stop focusing on something from the past and continue with your life or next activity
prestati se fokusirati na nešto iz prošlosti i nastaviti sa životom ili sljedećom aktivnosti
Let's try to move on with the meeting so that we can all leave early.
Pokušajmo nastaviti sa sastankom kako bismo svi mogli otići ranije.
move over
To change your position or move something to the side so there is space for someone or something else.
Promijeniti svoj položaj ili pomaknuti nešto na stranu kako bi bilo mjesta za nekog ili nešto drugo.
Dylan, please move over so that Donald can sit beside you at the table.
Dylan, molim te pomakni se da Donald može sjesti pokraj tebe za stolom.
move up
to change the position of someone or something to a higher place or a higher level, or to advance forward
premjestiti nekoga ili nešto na višu poziciju ili razinu, ili napredovati
Let's move the table up a little to create more space in the living room.
Pomaknimo stol malo gore kako bismo stvorili više prostora u dnevnoj sobi.
mow down
to hit, knock over, or kill someone or something, usually by using a vehicle or weapon
udariti, pregaziti ili ubiti nekoga ili nešto, obično vozilom ili oružjem
The children were mowed down by a speeding car as they walked home.
Djeca su bila pregazena od strane automobila koji je jurio dok su išli kući.
muck about
to spend time doing things that are not important, often just for fun or without any clear purpose. Similar to: 'muck around'.
Provoditi vrijeme radeći nevažne stvari, često samo radi zabave ili bez jasne svrhe. Slično kao: 'muck around'.
We mucked about all afternoon at the park instead of studying.
Cijelo poslijepodne smo zezali se u parku umjesto da učimo.
muck up
to do something badly or make a mistake that ruins a situation or task.
Napraviti nešto loše ili pogriješiti i pokvariti situaciju ili zadatak.
Don't muck up the interview today.
Nemoj uništiti današnji intervju.
mull over
to think about something carefully for a period of time before making a decision
pažljivo razmišljati o nečemu neko vrijeme prije donošenja odluke
I'd like some time to mull over your job offer.
Želio bih malo vremena da razmislim o tvojoj ponudi za posao.
muscle into
To push your way into a place, activity, or situation, especially when you are not welcome or without being invited.
Gurati se na neko mjesto, aktivnost ili situaciju, posebno kada niste dobrodošli ili niste pozvani.
You can't just muscle your way in like that.
Ne možeš samo tako nagurati se unutra.
muster up
to gather or find a quality, feeling, or strength inside yourself, especially when it is difficult
pronaći ili skupiti u sebi neku osobinu, osjećaj ili snagu, osobito kad je to teško
Most women want a man who will muster up the courage to fight for them.
Većina žena želi muškarca koji će sakupiti hrabrosti da se bori za njih.
nail down
To make something certain or definite, usually by deciding on final details.
Učiniti nešto sigurnim ili konačnim, obično donošenjem odluka o završnim detaljima.
Let's nail down the terms of the lease agreement.
Da dogovorimo uvjete ugovora o najmu.
narrow down
to reduce the number of options or possibilities, making something more specific or easier to choose.
Smanjiti broj opcija ili mogućnosti, čineći nešto određenijim ili lakšim za odabir.
We need to narrow down our choices for the vacation destination.
Moramo sužiti izbor destinacije za odmor.
nip off
To quickly remove or cut a small piece from something, usually by pinching or snipping.
Brzo odstraniti ili odrezati mali dio nečega, obično štipanjem ili škarama.
Eunice nipped a few roses off the rosebush in her garden.
Eunice je otkinula nekoliko ruža s grma ruža u svom vrtu.
nod off
to fall asleep, especially when you are sitting down, often without meaning to
zadrijemati, osobito kad se sjedi, često bez namjere
My father always nods off while watching television.
Moj otac uvijek zadrijema dok gleda televiziju.
nose out
To discover or find something, especially something hidden or secret, by searching carefully.
Otkriti ili pronaći nešto, osobito nešto skriveno ili tajno, pažljivim traženjem.
The journalist managed to nose out the truth about the politician's past.
Novinar je uspio nanjušiti istinu o političarevoj prošlosti.
offer up
to present or give something, often in a formal or respectful way, especially as a sign of thanks, worship, or respect.
Predstaviti ili dati nešto, često na formalan ili pun poštovanja način, posebno kao znak zahvalnosti, štovanja ili poštovanja.
They offered up a prayer for peace.
Oni su prikazali molitvu za mir.
ooze out
To slowly come out of someone or something in a thick or sticky way, like a liquid.
Polako izlaziti iz nekoga ili nečega na gust ili ljepljiv način, poput tekućine.
Blood oozed out of Phil's nose after Carl punched him.
Krv je curila iz Philova nosa nakon što ga je Carl udario.
open up
To start something so people can use it or to begin operation of a place, such as a shop or office.
Započeti nešto kako bi ljudi to mogli koristiti ili započeti rad nekog mjesta, kao što je trgovina ili ured.
Do you know when the new coffee shop is opening up?
Znaš li kada se nova kavana otvara?
open up
to start talking honestly and sharing feelings or thoughts that you usually keep private
početi iskreno razgovarati i dijeliti osjećaje ili misli koje obično zadržavaš za sebe
It took time for Chelsea to open up to her therapist.
Chelsei je trebalo vremena da se otvori svojoj terapeutkinji.
open up
to make something not closed or to allow access to something.
učiniti nešto otvorenim ili dopustiti pristup nečemu.
Can you open up the window?
Možeš li otvoriti prozor?
open up
To become available, especially referring to opportunities, jobs, or options.
Postati dostupan, osobito kad se radi o prilikama, poslovima ili opcijama.
I'm interested in the new position that has opened up in my office.
Zanima me nova pozicija koja se otvorila u mom uredu.
operate on
to perform a medical surgery on someone or something; to use skills, usually medical, to fix something inside a person, animal, or device
izvesti medicinsku operaciju na nekome ili nečemu; koristiti vještine, obično medicinske, za popravak nečega unutar osobe, životinje ili uređaja
The doctor will be operating on Susie tomorrow morning.
Liječnik će operirati Susie sutra ujutro.
opt out
to decide not to take part in something or not to be included in it
odlučiti ne sudjelovati u nečemu ili ne biti uključen
She decided to opt out of the dinner plans because she was feeling tired.
Odlučila je odustati od planova za večeru jer je bila umorna.
originate in
To start or begin in a particular place, situation, or thing.
Početi ili nastati na određenom mjestu, u situaciji ili stvari.
Many traditions in this country originate in ancient times.
Mnoge tradicije u ovoj zemlji potječu iz davnih vremena.
pack on
To gain weight quickly or in a short period of time, especially from eating a lot.
Brzo se udebljati ili u kratkom vremenu, osobito od puno jela.
Mary's really been packing on the pounds lately!
Mary je u posljednje vrijeme stvarno brzo dobila na težini!
pair off
To join with another person to make a group of two, often for an activity or event.
Pridružiti se drugoj osobi kako bi činili par, često za neku aktivnost ili događaj.
The teacher paired off students for the activity.
Učitelj je spario učenike za aktivnost.
pal up
to become friends with someone or start spending time together as friends
sprijateljiti se s nekim ili početi se družiti kao prijatelji
The boys palled up very quickly at the party.
Dječaci su se sprijateljili vrlo brzo na zabavi.
palm off
To trick someone into accepting something unwanted or not valuable.
Prevariti nekoga da prihvati nešto neželjeno ili bezvrijedno.
Don't palm off your unwanted items on me.
Nemoj mi uvaljivati svoje nepotrebne stvari.
pan out
If something pans out, it means it turns out well or is successful, especially after some effort or waiting.
Ako nešto 'pans out', to znači da dobro ispadne ili bude uspješno, posebice nakon truda ili čekanja.
Did everything pan out okay with your project?
Je li sve ispalo dobro s tvojim projektom?
pare down
to reduce something by removing unnecessary parts, making it smaller or simpler
nešto smanjiti uklanjanjem nepotrebnih dijelova, učiniti to manjim ili jednostavnijim
We're going to have to pare down the budget next year.
Morat ćemo smanjiti proračun sljedeće godine.
part with
to give something away or to let something go, even if you don't really want to
dati nešto ili se nečega odreći, čak i ako to zapravo ne želiš
I think it's time to part with some of my books.
Mislim da je vrijeme da se rastanem s nekim svojim knjigama.
partition off
to separate part of a space or area from the rest by putting up a wall or dividers
odvojiti dio prostora gradnjom zida ili pregrade
The couple decided to partition part of the living room off to use as an office.
Par je odlučio odvojiti dio dnevnog boravka pregradom za ured.
partner off
to join with another person to form a pair, especially for an activity or event
udružiti se s nekim kako biste stvorili par, posebno za neku aktivnost ili događaj
Alright everybody, partner off for this next dance.
Dobro, svi, sparite se za sljedeći ples.
pass around
To give something to each person in a group so everyone can have or see it.
Dati nešto svakome u grupi kako bi svi mogli imati ili vidjeti to.
Please pass around the papers so everyone can read them.
Molim te, proslijedi papire da ih svi mogu pročitati.
pass away
A polite or gentle way to say that someone has died.
Pristojan ili blag način da se kaže da je netko preminuo.
My grandmother passed away last year.
Moja baka je preminula prošle godine.
pass off
To pretend that someone or something is something else, usually to trick others.
Pretvarati se da je netko ili nešto drugo, obično da bi prevario druge.
He tried to pass off fake money as real at the store.
Pokušao je provući lažni novac kao pravi u trgovini.
pass on
to give something, such as information, a message, or an object, to someone else so they can have it or know it
dati nešto, poput informacija, poruke ili predmeta, drugoj osobi kako bi ona to mogla imati ili znati
My grandparents passed on stories about their childhood to me.
Moji su mi djed i baka prenijeli priče o svom djetinjstvu.
pass on sth
to choose not to accept or take part in something; to decline an offer, invitation, or opportunity.
Odabrati ne prihvatiti ili ne sudjelovati u nečemu; odbiti ponudu, poziv ili priliku.
I think I'll pass on dessert tonight; I'm already full.
Mislim da ću večeras preskočiti desert; već sam sit.
pass out
to suddenly become unconscious and fall down, usually because of heat, lack of air, or feeling unwell
iznenada izgubiti svijest i pasti, obično zbog vrućine, nedostatka zraka ili lošeg osjećanja
The woman next to me passed out in the heat.
Žena pored mene je onesvijestila se zbog vrućine.
pass up
to choose not to accept an opportunity, gift, or offer
odabrati ne prihvatiti priliku, poklon ili ponudu
Angela passed up the new job offer.
Angela je odbila novu ponudu za posao.
patch up
To fix a relationship or a problem after a disagreement or argument.
Popraviti odnos ili problem nakon svađe ili nesporazuma.
Samantha and Tony are trying to patch up their relationship.
Samantha i Tony pokušavaju popraviti svoju vezu.
pay off
to give someone all the money you owe them, often when they finish working for you
dati nekome sav novac koji mu duguješ, često kada završi rad kod tebe
I need to withdraw the cash to pay off the workers this afternoon.
Moram podići gotovinu da isplatim radnike danas poslijepodne.
pay off
to give someone money, usually illegally, so that they will do something for you or ignore something wrong you have done.
Nekome dati novac, obično ilegalno, kako bi učinio nešto za vas ili zanemario vašu pogrešku.
He tried to pay off the security guard to let him into the concert without a ticket.
Pokušao je podmititi zaštitara da ga pusti na koncert bez ulaznice.
pay off
When something pays off, it means your effort, investment, or work brings a good result or reward.
Kada se nešto isplati, znači da vaš trud, ulaganje ili rad donosi dobar rezultat ili nagradu.
Giselle's hard work is finally starting to pay off.
Gisellin trud napokon počinje davati rezultate.
pay out
to give a large amount of money to someone or for something, usually as a payment, prize, or compensation.
Dati veliku svotu novca nekome ili za nešto, obično kao plaćanje, nagradu ili odštetu.
The insurance company had to pay out for the damages after the accident.
Osiguravajuća tvrtka je morala isplatiti odštetu nakon nesreće.
pay up
to give someone the full amount of money you owe, especially if you don't want to or it is difficult.
Dati nekome cijeli iznos koji dugujete, posebno ako to ne želite ili je teško.
It's time to pay up on your credit card balance.
Vrijeme je da platite u cijelosti stanje na svojoj kreditnoj kartici.
peck at
To eat only a small amount of food, usually without interest or enjoyment, like a bird does.
Jesti samo malu količinu hrane, obično bez interesa ili uživanja, kao ptica.
Sue wasn't feeling well so she only pecked at her food.
Sue se nije osjećala dobro pa je samo čačkala po svojoj hrani.
peel off
to take the outer layer or covering off something, such as clothes or the skin of a fruit or vegetable.
Skinuti vanjski sloj ili prekrivač s nečega, kao što je odjeća ili kora voća/povrća.
Peel off your jacket and relax.
Skini jaknu i opusti se.
peg down
To fix or secure something to the ground using pegs, like making sure a tent or cover stays in place.
Pričvrstiti ili osigurati nešto za tlo pomoću klinova, primjerice da šator ili pokrivalo ostane na mjestu.
We need to peg down the tent before it gets too dark.
Moramo učvrstiti šator klincima prije nego padne mrak.
peg down
To make something certain, definite, or clearly understood, usually by fixing details or agreements.
Učiniti nešto sigurnim, jasnim ili lako razumljivim, obično definirajući detalje ili dogovore.
We need to peg down the rules of the game before we begin.
Moramo odrediti pravila igre prije nego počnemo.
pelt along
To move very quickly, especially by running or driving fast.
Kretati se vrlo brzo, posebno trčanjem ili brzim vožnjom.
The businessman pelted along the highway because he was late for work.
Poslovni čovjek jurio je autocestom jer je kasnio na posao.
perk up
to make someone feel more lively, energetic, or cheerful; or to become more active and alert
učiniti nekoga živahnijim, energičnijim ili veselijim; ili postati aktivniji i budniji
I need a cup of coffee in the morning to perk me up.
Ujutro mi treba šalica kave da me razbudi.
persist in
to keep doing something, especially when it is difficult or when others want you to stop
nastaviti nešto raditi, posebno kad je teško ili kada drugi žele da prestaneš
Must you persist in asking the same question?
Moraš li uporno postavljati isto pitanje?
phase in
to slowly start using or introducing something new in stages instead of all at once
polako započeti ili uvoditi nešto novo u fazama, a ne odjednom
The company phased the new policies in over several months.
Tvrtka je postupno uvodila nove politike tijekom nekoliko mjeseci.
phase out
to gradually stop using or providing something
postupno prestati koristiti ili pružati nešto
The company decided to phase out the old computers and bring in new ones.
Tvrtka je odlučila postupno izbaciti stare računala i donijeti nova.
pick at
To criticize someone or something repeatedly, often about small or unimportant things.
Neprestano kritizirati nekoga ili nešto, često zbog sitnih ili nebitnih stvari.
Stop picking at me about my homework; I'm doing my best.
Prestani me zadirkivati zbog domaće zadaće; trudim se najbolje što mogu.
pick at
To eat only a small amount of food, usually without interest or appetite.
Jesti samo malu količinu hrane, obično bez interesa ili apetita.
Sue wasn't feeling well, so she only picked at her food.
Sue se nije osjećala dobro pa je samo čačkala po hrani.
pick out
to choose or recognize something from a group of things or people
odabrati ili prepoznati nešto iz skupine stvari ili ljudi
She picked out her favorite dress for the party.
Za zabavu je odabrala svoju omiljenu haljinu.
pick up
to buy something casually or without much planning, usually while doing something else.
Kupiti nešto usput ili bez puno planiranja, obično dok radiš nešto drugo.
I picked up a new book while I was at the supermarket.
Kupio sam novu knjigu dok sam bio u supermarketu.
pick up
to collect someone in a vehicle and give them a ride to another place
pokupiti nekoga vozilom i odvesti ga na drugo mjesto
Can you pick up my brother from the airport?
Možeš li pokupiti mog brata na aerodromu?
pick up
To learn something, especially easily or without formal lessons.
Naučiti nešto, osobito lako ili bez formalnih lekcija.
How long does it take you to pick up a new language?
Koliko ti treba da naučiš novi jezik?
pick up
to notice or understand something without being told directly, often by observing hints, signals, or body language
Primijetiti ili razumjeti nešto bez izravnog govorenja, često promatrajući naznake, signale ili govor tijela.
I'm picking up that you don't like me very much.
Ja primjećujem da me baš ne voliš.
pick up
To make someone feel happier or better, especially if they are sad or tired.
Učiniti da se netko osjeća bolje ili sretnije, osobito ako je tužan ili umoran.
I bought some flowers to pick her up after her bad day.
Kupila sam cvijeće da ju razveselim malo nakon lošeg dana.
pig out
to eat much more food than you need, especially in a greedy way
jesti puno više nego što trebaš, osobito pohlepno
Duncan pigged out at the wedding reception because the food was so good.
Duncan se prežderao na svadbenoj zabavi jer je hrana bila toliko dobra.
pile up
To increase in quantity or amount, usually in a way that makes something hard to manage.
Povećavati se po količini ili broju, obično tako da je nešto teško upravljati.
My work is starting to pile up rapidly.
Moj posao se počinje gomilati brzo.
pin down
to make someone or something stay in one place or to make someone give a clear answer or decision
natjerati nekoga ili nešto da ostane na jednom mjestu ili natjerati nekoga da da jasan odgovor ili odluku
It was difficult to pin down the exact time of the meeting.
Bilo je teško odrediti točno vrijeme sastanka.
pin up
To fasten something to a wall or board using a pin, thumbtack, or similar object.
Pričvrstiti nešto na zid ili ploču pribadačom, čavlićem ili sličnim predmetom.
I will pin up the schedule on the notice board so everyone can see it.
Pričvrstit ću raspored na oglasnu ploču kako bi ga svi vidjeli.
pine away
To become very sad and weak because you miss someone or something a lot for a long time.
Postati vrlo tužan i slab jer jako dugo nedostaješ nekome ili nečemu.
Is Chris still pining away after Merryl?
Je li Chris još uvijek venu od tuge za Merryl?
pipe down
To stop making noise or talking; to be quiet.
PrestatI praviti buku ili pričati; biti tih.
Caroline told her neighbors to pipe down so she could sleep.
Caroline je zamolila susjede da budu tiši kako bi mogla spavati.
pipe up
to suddenly start talking, especially when you were silent before or when everyone else is quiet
iznenada početi govoriti, osobito kada si prije šutio ili kada su svi drugi tihi
The students looked at the teacher blankly before one of them finally piped up and answered the question.
Učenici su prazno gledali učitelja dok se napokon jedan nije oglasio i odgovorio na pitanje.
pitch in
to help out or join in with others to do a task, especially by contributing effort or assistance.
Pomoći ili se pridružiti drugima u obavljanju zadatka, osobito doprinosom ili pružanjem pomoći.
Everyone will be expected to pitch in on this project.
Očekuje se da će svi pripomoći ovom projektu.
place down
to gently put something onto a surface.
Nježno staviti nešto na površinu.
The paper should be placed down on top of the others.
Papir treba staviti dolje na ostale.
plaster over
to cover something, such as a hole or crack in a wall, with plaster to make it smooth and hidden
prekriti nešto, primjerice rupu ili pukotinu u zidu, žbukom kako bi bilo glatko i skriveno
We decided to plaster over the cracks in the wall before painting.
Odlučili smo prežbukati pukotine na zidu prije bojanja.
play along
to pretend to agree or cooperate with someone, usually to avoid problems or to make things easier
pretvarati se da se slažeš ili surađuješ s nekim, obično kako bi izbjegao probleme ili olakšao stvari
Even though he didn't agree, Tom decided to play along with the group's plan.
Iako se nije slagao, Tom je odlučio glumiti suradnju s planom grupe.
play around
to act in a silly or playful way and not be serious
ponašati se luckasto ili razigrano i ne biti ozbiljan
You need to stop playing around and focus on your lessons.
Moraš prestati zafrkavati se i usredotočiti se na učenje.
play down
To make something seem less important, serious, or bad than it really is.
Učiniti nešto da izgleda manje važno, ozbiljno ili loše nego što zapravo jest.
The company tried to play down the impact of the price increase.
Tvrtka je pokušala umanjiti utjecaj poskupljenja.
play off
To make two or more people or groups compete against each other, usually to gain an advantage for yourself.
Nagnati dvije ili više osoba ili grupa da se natječu jedni protiv drugih, obično radi vlastite koristi.
Maggie played Sarah and Helen off against each other to make herself look better.
Maggie je zavadila Saru i Helen jednu protiv druge da bi sebe prikazala boljom.
play up
to emphasize or make something or someone seem more important, impressive, or better than they really are.
Naglasiti ili prikazati nešto ili nekoga važnijim, dojmljivijim ili boljim nego što stvarno jest.
You should play up your skills when writing your resume.
Trebate naglasiti svoje vještine prilikom pisanja životopisa.
pluck at
to gently pull or tug repeatedly at something, often because you are nervous, bored, or distracted.
Nježno povlačiti ili potezati nešto opetovano, često zbog nervoze, dosade ili rastresenosti.
She kept plucking at her sleeve during the interview.
Tijekom intervjua stalno je čupkala rukav.
plump up
To make something, like a pillow or cushion, look fuller or softer by shaking or patting it.
Napraviti nešto, poput jastuka, da izgleda punije ili mekše tresenjem ili tapkanjem.
Please remember to plump up my bed pillows when you make the bed.
Molim te, sjeti se načupati jastuke na mom krevetu kada ga namještaš.
point out
to show or mention something or someone so that others notice or understand it
pokazati ili spomenuti nešto ili nekoga kako bi drugi primijetili ili razumjeli
She pointed out the mistake in my homework.
Ona je ukazala na grešku u mojoj zadaći.
poke around
to look for something in a place by searching through things in a casual or curious way
Tražiti nešto na nekom mjestu prekapajući po stvarima znatiželjno ili neobavezno.
She poked around in the kitchen, looking for a snack.
Ona je kopala po kuhinji tražeći užinu.
poke out
If something pokes out, it sticks out or comes out a little from behind or inside something else.
Ako nešto viri van, to znači da malo izlazi ili strši iz nečega drugoga.
Your stomach is poking out beneath your shirt.
Tvoj trbuh viri van ispod tvoje košulje.
polish off
To finish something quickly and completely, especially food or tasks.
Završiti nešto brzo i potpuno, osobito hranu ili zadatke.
He polished off the whole pizza in just ten minutes.
On je pojeo cijelu pizzu za samo deset minuta.
polish up
to make something better, cleaner, or more skillful through practice or effort
učiniti nešto boljim, čišćim ili vještijim kroz vježbu ili trud
I have to polish up my English before my trip to the UK.
Moram usavršiti svoj engleski prije putovanja u Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo.
pop in
To quickly visit a place for a short time.
Brzo posjetiti neko mjesto na kratko vrijeme.
Charlotte popped in to her friend's house to say hello.
Charlotte je svratila do prijateljičine kuće da pozdravi.
pop out
to leave a place for a short time, usually to do something quickly and then come back
nakratko napustiti neko mjesto, obično da nešto brzo obaviš i vratiš se
My mother popped out to the store before it became too busy.
Moja mama je skoknula do trgovine prije nego što je postalo previše gužve.
pop up
to appear or happen suddenly, often when you do not expect it
pojaviti se ili dogoditi iznenada, često kad to ne očekujete
A new problem has popped up on my computer screen.
Novi problem je iznenada iskrsnuo na mom ekranu računala.
portion out
to divide something into parts and give each person an equal share
podijeliti nešto na dijelove i dati svakome jednaki dio
The teacher portioned out the cake among the children at the party.
Učiteljica je podijelila tortu među djecom na zabavi.
potter around
to spend time in a relaxed way, doing small and unimportant things, usually without any real purpose
Provoditi vrijeme na opušten način, radeći male i nevažne stvari, uglavnom bez stvarne svrhe
My grandmother often just potters around the house, tidying and doing little tasks.
Moja baka često samo pucketa po kući, posprema i radi sitnice.
pour out
to express your true feelings or thoughts in a very open and emotional way, especially by talking to someone you trust
izraziti svoje prave osjećaje ili misli na vrlo otvoren i emotivan način, posebno kad razgovaraš s nekim kome vjeruješ
She poured her heart out to the man she loved, but he rejected her.
Ona mu je izlila svoje srce, ali ju je odbio.
pour out
to come out of something in a large amount or number, often quickly
izaći iz nečega u velikoj količini ili broju, često brzo
The water poured out of the broken pipe.
Voda je izlila se iz slomljene cijevi.
prepare for
To get ready for something that will happen, or to help someone get ready for something.
Pripremiti se za nešto što će se dogoditi ili pomoći nekome da se pripremi.
She prepared for her job interview by practicing common questions.
Ona se pripremila za razgovor za posao vježbajući česta pitanja.
press down
to push something or someone downward, usually using your hand or another object.
Gurnuti nešto ili nekoga prema dolje, obično rukom ili nekim predmetom.
The weight of the blankets pressed down on me and made it hard to move.
Težina pokrivača pritisnula me dolje i bilo mi je teško pomaknuti se.
press on
to keep going with something, especially when it is difficult or after a pause.
nastaviti s nečime, osobito kad je teško ili nakon pauze.
The hikers pressed on to reach the summit of the mountain.
Planinari su nastavili kako bi stigli na vrh planine.
press out
To use force or pressure to remove something from an object, usually by squeezing or flattening.
Upotrijebiti silu ili pritisak da se nešto ukloni s predmeta, obično stiskanjem ili spljoštavanjem.
Alec used an iron to press out the wrinkles in his shirt.
Alec je glačalom ispeglao nabore na svojoj košulji.
progress to
to move forward and reach a later or more advanced stage of something
napredovati i doći do kasnije ili naprednije faze nečega
His condition has progressed to the final and most serious stage.
Njegovo stanje je napredovalo do posljednje i najozbiljnije faze.
prop up
To support something by putting something under or behind it to keep it from falling down.
Poduprijeti nešto stavljanjem nečega ispod ili iza toga da ne padne.
She propped up the mirror with a chair so it wouldn't fall.
Ona je podeprla ogledalo stolicom da ne padne.
provide with
to give someone something that they need or want
dati nekome nešto što mu treba ili želi
The company will provide you with all the equipment you need.
Tvrtka će vas opskrbiti svom potrebnom opremom.
puff out
To swell, expand, or make something bigger by filling it with air or by tensing the muscles.
Nabubriti, raširiti se ili učiniti nešto većim punjenjem zraka ili napinjanjem mišića.
Sarah's cheeks puff out when she eats something sour.
Sarahini obrazi se napušu kada jede nešto kiselo.
puff up
To talk about someone or yourself in a way that makes them or you seem more important or impressive.
Govoriti o nekome ili sebi tako da ih učiniš važnijima ili impresivnijima.
Matt always puffs up when his students tell him he is a good teacher.
Matt se uvijek hvali kad mu studenti kažu da je dobar učitelj.
pull away
To move farther from someone or something, either physically or emotionally.
Udaljiti se od nekoga ili nečega, fizički ili emocionalno.
Henry feels sad when Sarah pulls away from him emotionally.
Henry je tužan kada se Sarah udaljava od njega emocionalno.
pull down
to destroy a building or structure, usually so that something else can be built in its place.
Srušiti zgradu ili građevinu, obično kako bi se na tom mjestu izgradilo nešto drugo.
The house on the corner is going to be pulled down.
Kuća na uglu će biti srušena.
pull down
To make someone feel unhappy, sad, or less energetic.
Učiniti da se netko osjeća nesretno, tužno ili manje energično.
The stress of the upcoming exams is pulling Lucy down.
Stres zbog nadolazećih ispita povuče Lucy dolje.
pull in
to attract a lot of people, attention, or money.
privući puno ljudi, pažnje ili novca.
The movie pulled in $3,500,000 on the first day of its release.
Film je zaradio 3.500.000 dolara prvog dana prikazivanja.
pull off
to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected
uspjeti učiniti nešto teško ili neočekivano
No one thought we could finish the project on time, but we pulled it off.
Nitko nije mislio da možemo završiti projekt na vrijeme, ali smo to uspjeli.
pull off
to take something off by pulling it away from where it is attached, or to remove by tugging
skinuti nešto povlačenjem sa mjesta gdje je pričvršćeno ili povući da bi se uklonilo
The child pulled off his wet socks after playing outside.
Dijete je skinulo mokre čarape nakon što se igralo vani.
pull out
to withdraw or remove people or things from a place, especially in an official or organized way.
Povući ili ukloniti ljude ili stvari s nekog mjesta, osobito na službeni ili organiziran način.
The US announced its intentions to pull out from Iraq.
SAD je objavio namjeru da se povuče iz Iraka.
pull over
to move your vehicle to the side of the road and stop, usually for a short time.
Premjestiti vozilo uz rub ceste i zaustaviti se, obično na kratko.
The police officer told me to pull over to check my license.
Policajac mi je rekao da stane uz rub ceste kako bi provjerio moju vozačku dozvolu.
pull round
to start feeling better after being sick or having a difficult time. Similar to 'recover' or 'get better'.
Početi se osjećati bolje nakon bolesti ili teškog razdoblja. Slično kao 'oporaviti se'.
The doctors are confident that Frank is going to pull round.
Liječnici su uvjereni da će Frank ozdraviti.
pull through
To get better after a serious illness or difficult situation; to survive or recover successfully.
Oporaviti se nakon teške bolesti ili teške situacije; preživjeti ili uspješno se oporaviti.
The doctors are confident that Frank is going to pull through.
Liječnici su sigurni da će Frank se oporaviti.
pull up
to tell someone that they have done something wrong or to criticize them for their behavior
reći nekome da je učinio nešto pogrešno ili kritizirati njegovo ponašanje
The students were pulled up by the headmaster for their poor behavior.
Učenike je ravnatelj ukorio zbog lošeg ponašanja.
pull up
to drive a vehicle to a place and stop it there
dovesti vozilo na mjesto i tamo ga zaustaviti
Sandra pulled up in front of the gate and honked.
Sandra se zaustavila ispred kapije i zatrubila.
punch in
To record the time you arrive at work, usually by using a time clock or a special machine. This is often done in workplaces to keep track of employees' working hours. Synonym: 'clock in'.
Evidentirati vrijeme dolaska na posao, obično uz pomoć uređaja za evidenciju radnog vremena. Često se koristi za praćenje radnih sati. Sinonim: 'evidentirati se'.
Did you punch in on time today?
Jesi li se danas evidentirao na vrijeme?
punch out
To officially record the end of your working hours by using a time clock at your workplace.
Službeno zabilježiti kraj radnog vremena pomoću radnog sata u tvrtki.
What time do you punch out on Fridays?
U koliko sati odjavljuješ radno vrijeme petkom?
push around
To treat someone in a rude or bossy way, telling them what to do without respect.
Ponašati se prema nekome grubo ili autoritativno, naređivati bez poštovanja.
You can't keep pushing people around to get what you want.
Ne možeš stalno izrivati ljude okolo da bi dobio ono što želiš.
push away
To move someone or something away from yourself by using your hands or body. It can also mean to avoid people emotionally or stop them from getting close to you.
Pomicati nekoga ili nešto dalje od sebe pomoću ruku ili tijela. Također može značiti izbjegavanje ljudi emocionalno ili ne dopuštati im da se približe.
The bodyguards pushed away the crowd so the actress could walk safely.
Tjelohranitelji su odgurnuli gomilu kako bi glumica mogla sigurno proći.
push down
to press or move someone or something to a lower position, usually using your hand or another part of your body.
Pritisnuti ili pomaknuti nekoga ili nešto prema dolje, obično rukom ili drugim dijelom tijela.
Yvette pushed down the button to start the machine.
Yvette je pritisnula gumb kako bi pokrenula stroj.
push on
to continue moving forward or to make someone or something continue moving forward, especially when it is difficult
nastaviti kretati se naprijed ili natjerati nekoga/nešto da se nastavi kretati naprijed, posebno kad je teško
The new mother pushed the baby stroller on as she walked down the street.
Nova majka je gurala dječja kolica dalje dok je hodala ulicom.
push out
to make someone or something leave a place or position, often by using force or pressure.
Natjerati nekoga ili nešto da napusti mjesto ili položaj, često korištenjem sile ili pritiska.
The company decided to push out older workers to make room for new employees.
Tvrtka je odlučila izgurati starije radnike kako bi napravila mjesta za nove zaposlenike.
push through
To succeed in making something happen or to move forward despite difficulties or obstacles.
Uspjeti ostvariti nešto ili napredovati unatoč poteškoćama ili preprekama.
She had to push through the crowd to get to the stage.
Morala je progurati se kroz gomilu da bi došla do pozornice.
push up
to move something or someone to a higher position by using force from below
pomicati nešto ili nekoga na viši položaj koristeći silu odozdo
She had to push up the window to let fresh air in.
Morala je pogurati gore prozor kako bi pustila svjež zrak unutra.
put across
to explain an idea, opinion, or message so that people understand it clearly
objasniti ideju, mišljenje ili poruku tako da to ljudi jasno shvate
She tried to put across her ideas during the meeting.
Pokušala je prenijeti svoje ideje tijekom sastanka.
put away
To eat a large amount of food, especially quickly or easily.
Pojesti veliku količinu hrane, osobito brzo ili lako.
Andy is really putting away his food as he gets older.
Andy stvarno pojede puno hrane kako stari.
put away
To send someone to prison, usually because they committed a crime.
Poslati nekoga u zatvor, obično zato što je počinio zločin.
The judge decided to put him away for ten years.
Sudac je odlučio strpati ga u zatvor na deset godina.
put away
to send someone to a mental hospital or institution for treatment or care.
poslati nekoga u psihijatrijsku bolnicu ili ustanovu radi liječenja ili skrbi.
After his condition got worse, his family decided to put him away for his own safety.
Nakon što mu se stanje pogoršalo, obitelj je odlučila smjestiti ga zbog njegove sigurnosti.
put away
to place something in its usual or proper place so it is tidy and out of the way
staviti nešto na uobičajeno ili prikladno mjesto kako bi bilo uredno i ne smetalo
Marissa reminded her children to put their toys away.
Marissa je podsjetila djecu da pospreme igračke na mjesto.
put down
to write something on a list or record it in writing
nešto zapisati na listu ili zabilježiti pisano
Make sure to put down two bags of flour and more butter on the shopping list.
Obavezno upiši dvije vrećice brašna i još maslaca na popis za kupovinu.
put down
To say something mean or make someone feel less important by criticizing or humiliating them.
Reći nešto zlobno ili umanjiti nečiju važnost kritiziranjem ili ponižavanjem.
Tom was tired of constantly being put down by his friends.
Tomu je dosadilo da ga prijatelji stalno ponižavaju.
put in
to submit something such as an application, request, or order formally
službeno podnijeti nešto kao što je prijava, zahtjev ili narudžba
Ellis encouraged Jonathan to put in an application for the new promotion at his company.
Ellis je potaknuo Jonathana da preda prijavu za novu promociju u svojoj tvrtki.
put in
to place or insert something between two other things.
Staviti ili umetnuti nešto između dvije druge stvari.
Put the book in between the others on the shelf.
Stavi knjigu između ostalih na polici.
put in
to spend a certain amount of time, effort, or work on something
Uložiti određenu količinu vremena, truda ili rada u nešto.
You need to put in more hours at work if you want to be considered for the promotion.
Moraš uložiti više sati na poslu ako želiš da te uzmu u obzir za promaknuće.
put in
to install or add something so it is ready for use
instalirati ili dodati nešto kako bi bilo spremno za uporabu
We're putting in a new bathroom.
Postavljamo novu kupaonicu.
put off
to delay doing something or decide to do it at a later time
odgađati nešto ili odlučiti to učiniti kasnije
Bruce has been putting off finishing his new novel for weeks!
Bruce već tjednima odgađa dovršetak svog novog romana!
put off
to make someone not like someone or something, or to make them lose interest.
Natjerati nekoga da ne voli nekoga ili nešto ili da izgubi interes.
I was really put off by the bad smell in the restaurant.
Stvarno me odbio loš miris u restoranu.
put on
to trick or tease someone by making them believe something that is not true
prevariti ili zadirkivati nekoga tako da ga navedeš da povjeruje u nešto što nije istina
Are you serious, or are you just putting me on?
Jesi li ozbiljan ili me samo zafrkavaš?
put on
To gain weight, usually gradually. It means your body weight increases.
Dobivati na težini, obično postupno. Znači da vam tjelesna masa raste.
Mikayla has been putting on weight steadily this year.
Mikayla dobiva na težini ove godine.
put on
to dress yourself in a piece of clothing or an accessory
obući odjevni predmet ili dodatak
It takes Caroline at least 30 minutes to decide what to put on for work each morning.
Caroline treba najmanje 30 minuta da odluči što će obući za posao svako jutro.
put out
to move something away from your body so that it is extended in front of you or to the side.
pomicati nešto od svog tijela tako da bude ispruženo ispred tebe ili sa strane.
'put out your arm so that I can draw a blood sample,' said the doctor.
'Ispruži ruku da mogu uzeti uzorak krvi,' rekao je liječnik.
put out
to stop something that is burning, such as a fire, candle, or cigarette
ugasiti nešto što gori, poput vatre, svijeće ili cigarete
The firefighters worked hard to put out the fire in the building.
Vatrogasci su naporno radili kako bi ugasili požar u zgradi.
put out
to cause someone inconvenience or to make something difficult for someone
uzrokovati nekome neugodnosti ili otežati nešto nekoj osobi
I don't mean to put you out, but could you help me move this weekend?
Ne želim te gnjaviti, ali možeš li mi pomoći preseliti se ovaj vikend?
put out
to publish or release something for the public to see or use
objaviti ili izbaciti nešto da javnost vidi ili koristi
The company will put out a new product next month.
Tvrtka će izbaciti novi proizvod sljedeći mjesec.
put through
to connect someone to another person on the phone
povezati nekoga s drugom osobom putem telefona
Hello, could you please put me through to Dr. Smith?
Dobar dan, možete li me spojiti s dr. Smithom?
put under
to give someone medicine (anesthesia) to make them sleep or unconscious, usually before surgery or a medical procedure
dati nekome lijek (anesteziju) kako bi zaspao ili postao bez svijesti, obično prije operacije ili medicinskog zahvata
You will have to be put under for the duration of the surgery.
Morat ćeš biti uspavan tijekom cijele operacije.
put up
to let someone stay at your home for a short time, usually as a guest
dopustiti nekome da kratko vrijeme boravi u vašem domu, obično kao gost
Will you be able to put me up for a night or two while I'm in town?
Možeš li me ugostiti jednu ili dvije noći dok sam u gradu?
put up
to suggest someone for a job, position, or responsibility.
Predložiti nekoga za posao, poziciju ili odgovornost.
Who will you put up for the role of chairperson?
Koga ćeš predložiti za ulogu predsjednika?
put up
to provide money for something, especially to help pay for a project or activity
Osigurati novac za nešto, posebno za pomoć u financiranju projekta ili aktivnosti.
The millionaire announced that he would put up the money for the new community center.
Milijunaš je najavio da će osigurati novac za novi društveni centar.
put up with
to accept or deal with someone or something unpleasant without complaining
prihvatiti ili trpjeti nekoga ili nešto neugodno bez prigovaranja
I can't put up with this noise anymore.
Ne mogu više podnositi ovu buku.
put up
to build or set up something, such as a building, tent, or sign
izgraditi ili postaviti nešto, kao što su zgrada, šator ili znak
There's a beautiful church being put up near my house.
Prekrasna crkva se upravo gradi blizu moje kuće.
put up
to make the price or cost of something higher.
Povećati cijenu ili trošak nečega.
The government announced its decision to put up taxes in the new year.
Vlada je objavila odluku da će povećati poreze u novoj godini.
puzzle out
to find the answer to something that is confusing or difficult to understand.
pronaći odgovor na nešto što je zbunjujuće ili teško za razumjeti.
It took days to puzzle out the answer to the riddle.
Trebalo je nekoliko dana da odgonetnem odgovor na zagonetku.
puzzle over
to spend time thinking carefully about something because it is difficult to understand or solve
provoditi vrijeme pažljivo razmišljajući o nečemu jer je teško razumjeti ili riješiti
Are you still puzzling over why Amy slapped you?
Još uvijek razmišljaš zašto te Amy ošamarila?
queue up
To stand in a line and wait for your turn to get or do something. This phrase is mostly used in British English.
Stati u red i čekati svoj red da nešto dobiješ ili napraviš. Izraz se uglavnom koristi u britanskom engleskom.
People started queuing up at 5am to buy tickets for the concert.
Ljudi su počeli stajati u redu u 5 ujutro kako bi kupili karte za koncert.
quiet down
To make someone or something less noisy, or to become less noisy and calmer.
Učiniti nekog ili nešto tišim, ili postati tiši i smireniji.
The teachers had to quiet down the students because they were too loud.
Učitelji su morali smiriti učenike jer su bili preglasni.
rack up
To collect or achieve a large number or amount of something over time, especially points, money, or achievements.
Skupljati ili ostvariti veliki broj ili količinu nečega tijekom vremena, posebno bodove, novac ili postignuća.
We racked up over 100 points in the game last night.
Sinoć smo u igri skupili više od 100 bodova.
raffle off
To give something away as a prize in a lottery, usually to raise money for a cause.
Dati nešto kao nagradu na tomboli, obično radi prikupljanja sredstava za određeni cilj.
The school decided to raffle off a bike to raise money for new books.
Škola je odlučila izvući na tomboli bicikl kako bi prikupila novac za nove knjige.
rail in
to put a fence, rail, or barrier around something to enclose or protect it
postaviti ogradu, rukohvat ili prepreku oko nečega kako bi se to zatvorilo ili zaštitilo
The playground was railed in to keep the children safe.
Igralište je bilo ograđeno kako bi djeca bila sigurna.
rain down
to fall or be sent in large amounts onto someone or something, as if it were rain.
Padati ili biti bačen u velikim količinama na nekoga ili nešto, kao da pada kiša.
Confetti rained down on the winners after the match.
Konfeti je padao sa svih strana na pobjednike nakon utakmice.
rain out
To cancel or stop an outdoor event because it is raining.
Otkazati ili zaustaviti događaj na otvorenom zbog kiše.
It looks like the weather is going to rain the baseball game out.
Izgleda da će vrijeme otkazati bejzbol utakmicu zbog kiše.
raise up
to lift something or someone to a higher position
podignuti nešto ili nekoga na višu poziciju
She raised up her hand to ask a question.
Ona je podignula ruku gore da postavi pitanje.
rake in
To earn or collect a large amount of money, often easily or quickly.
Zaraditi ili skupiti veliku količinu novca, često lako ili brzo.
The fish and chips shop seems to be raking in money these days.
Izgleda da trgovina s ribom i krumpirićima ovih dana zgrće novac.
rake off
to take a part of money or profits for yourself, often in a secret or dishonest way
uzeti dio novca ili dobiti za sebe, često na tajan ili nepošten način
The manager was caught raking off profits from company sales.
Menadžer je uhvaćen kako uzima za sebe dobit od prodaja tvrtke.
rake up
to mention, talk about, or draw attention to something unpleasant or embarrassing from the past that people may want to forget.
Spomenuti, razgovarati ili skrenuti pažnju na nešto neugodno ili sramotno iz prošlosti što ljudi možda žele zaboraviti.
The journalist's report raked up an old political scandal.
Novinarovo izvješće je izvuklo na površinu staru političku aferu.
ram down
to force someone to accept or learn something, especially in a way that is too strong or aggressive
prisiliti nekoga da prihvati ili nauči nešto, posebno na prejak ili agresivan način
The teacher rammed down the new rules during the meeting so everyone would remember them.
Učitelj je nametnuo nova pravila tijekom sastanka kako bi ih svi zapamtili.
ram down
to push or force something down with a lot of strength or pressure, making it tight or packed
gurati ili pritiskati nešto snažno prema dolje kako bi bilo čvrsto ili nabijeno
The gardener tried to ram down the soil around the young tree to make it firm.
Vrtlar je pokušao nabiti zemlju dolje oko mladog stabla kako bi ga učinio stabilnim.
ramble on
to talk for a long time in a disorganized or boring way, often without getting to the point, especially about someone or something.
Dugo pričati na neorganiziran ili dosadan način, često bez dolaska do poante, osobito o nečemu ili nekome.
Laura often rambles on about how great she is at everything.
Laura često brblja u nedogled o tome kako je u svemu odlična.
ramp up
To gradually increase the amount, speed, or strength of something, especially in business or production.
Postupno povećavati količinu, brzinu ili snagu nečega, osobito u poslovanju ili proizvodnji.
The company decided to ramp up production to meet the growing demand.
Tvrtka je odlučila povećati proizvodnju da zadovolji rastuću potražnju.
range in
To automatically focus on or aim at a specific target, especially by using technology or navigation systems.
Automatski fokusirati ili ciljati na određenu metu, osobito pomoću tehnologije ili navigacijskih sustava.
When the GPS ranged in on our current location, we realized it was putting us in the wrong place.
Kada je GPS usmjerio na našu trenutnu lokaciju, shvatili smo da nas stavlja na pogrešno mjesto.
ratchet down
to gradually reduce the level or amount of something
postupno smanjivati razinu ili količinu nečega
The company decided to ratchet down its spending to save money.
Tvrtka je odlučila postupno smanjiti svoje troškove radi uštede novca.
ration out
to give people a limited or fixed amount of something, especially so it lasts longer or everyone gets a share.
Davati ljudima ograničenu ili fiksnu količinu nečega, osobito kako bi to duže trajalo ili svi dobili svoj dio.
During a drought, the government had to ration out water to every household.
Tijekom suše, vlada je morala racionirati vodu svakom kućanstvu.
rattle off
To say or list something quickly, without pausing or stopping, usually from memory.
Nešto reći ili nabrojiti brzo, bez zaustavljanja, obično iz pamćenja.
Desmond can rattle off all the capitals of Europe without thinking.
Desmond može nabrojiti sve glavne gradove Europe bez razmišljanja.
rattle on
To keep talking for a long time in a way that is boring or not important, especially about something or someone.
Dugo pričati na dosadan ili nevažan način, osobito o nečemu ili nekome.
Laura often rattles on about her weekend plans, even if nobody asks.
Laura često brblja o svojim planovima za vikend, čak i kad je nitko ne pita.
reach into
to put your hand inside something, like a bag or a container, usually to get something out
staviti ruku u nešto, poput torbe ili spremnika, obično kako bi izvadio/la nešto
Aaron was caught reaching into the cookie jar before dinner.
Aaron je uhvaćen kako stavlja ruku u posudu za kekse prije večere.
reach out
To contact someone, usually for help, support, or to offer help.
Kontaktirati nekoga, obično radi pomoći, podrške ili kako bi ponudio pomoć.
Joan was scared to reach out to her sister because she didn't want her parents to find out that she was in trouble.
Joan se bojala kontaktirati svoju sestru jer nije htjela da njezini roditelji saznaju da je u nevolji.
reel off
to say or list information, facts, or things quickly, usually from memory, and often without stopping or thinking much.
Brzo izgovoriti ili nabrojati informacije, činjenice ili stvari, obično iz pamćenja i često bez zastajkivanja ili puno razmišljanja.
Desmond likes to reel off long passages of famous poetry.
Desmond voli nabrajati dugačke dijelove slavne poezije bez zastajanja.
reel out
to gradually let out something that is wound or rolled up, such as string, wire, or hose.
Postupno izvući nešto što je namotano ili smotano, poput konopa, žice ili crijeva.
I reeled out my fishing line and waited for something to bite.
Izvukao sam ribarsku udicu i čekao da nešto zagrize.
regard to
Used to introduce a topic or refer to something specific. It means 'about' or 'concerning' something.
Koristi se za uvod u temu ili pozivanje na nešto određeno. Znači 'u vezi s' nečim.
With regard to your request for a salary increase, I'm afraid the company is not able to do so at this time.
Što se tiče vašeg zahtjeva za povišicu, bojim se da tvrtka trenutačno to ne može ostvariti.
rein in
To control or limit someone or something; to stop them from becoming too extreme or out of control.
Kontrolirati ili ograničiti nekoga ili nešto; spriječiti da postanu previše ekstremni ili izvan kontrole.
The teacher tried to rein in the noisy class so everyone could focus.
Učitelj je pokušao obuzdati bučan razred kako bi se svi mogli usredotočiti.
rely on
to depend on someone or something because you trust them or believe they will help or support you.
Oslanjati se na nekoga ili nešto zato što im vjeruješ ili misliš da će ti pomoći ili te podržati.
I need to find someone I can rely on.
Moram pronaći nekoga na koga mogu računati.
renege on
to not do what you promised or agreed to do; to break a promise or agreement
ne ispuniti obećanje ili dogovor; prekršiti obećanje ili dogovor
Sam reneged on his promise to take Natalie to Paris for the weekend.
Sam je prekršio svoje obećanje da će voditi Natalie u Pariz za vikend.
rent out
to let someone use your property or something you own for a period of time in exchange for money
dopustiti nekome da koristi vašu imovinu ili nešto što posjedujete na određeno vrijeme uz nadoknadu
Carly and Nathan decided to rent out their beach cottage during the summer.
Carly i Nathan odlučili su iznajmiti svoju kućicu na plaži tijekom ljeta.
rest on
to depend or be based on something.
ovisiti o nečemu ili biti zasnovan na nečemu.
Our success will rest on how hard we work.
Naš uspjeh će ovisiti o tome koliko marljivo radimo.
rev up
To make something go faster, become more active, or become more exciting.
Učiniti nešto bržim, aktivnijim ili uzbudljivijim.
Business usually revs up for the hotel during the summer when more tourists come to the resort.
Posao u hotelu obično jača tijekom ljeta kad više turista dolazi u resort.
revolve around
to have someone or something as the main or most important focus or purpose; to be centered on something or someone.
imati nekoga ili nešto kao glavni ili najvažniji fokus ili svrhu; biti usmjeren na nešto ili nekoga.
His whole life seems to revolve around his job.
Čini se da cijeli njegov život se vrti oko njegovog posla.
rid of
to remove or get free from someone or something you don't want.
ukloniti ili riješiti se nekoga ili nečega što ne želiš.
Alison finally managed to rid herself of her nosy neighbors.
Alison je napokon uspjela riješiti se radoznalih susjeda.
ride away
To leave a place by traveling on something like a bicycle, horse, or motorbike.
Otići s nekog mjesta putujući na nečemu poput bicikla, konja ili motocikla.
Mikayla watched Erik ride away on his motorbike.
Mikayla je gledala Erika kako odlazi na svom motoru.
ride out
To stay strong and get through a difficult or unpleasant situation until it ends.
Ostati snažan i prebroditi tešku ili neugodnu situaciju do kraja.
We had to ride out the storm until help arrived.
Morali smo izdržati oluju dok pomoć nije stigla.
rig up
to quickly put together or build something using whatever materials are available, usually for a short-term use.
Brzo sastaviti ili napraviti nešto koristeći dostupne materijale, obično za privremenu upotrebu.
We had to rig up a shelter with some blankets and sticks during the storm.
Morali smo sklepati sklonište od deka i štapova tijekom oluje.
right on
Used to show strong agreement with someone or to say that what they said is exactly right.
Koristi se za iskazivanje snažnog slaganja s nekime ili za izražavanje da je ono što je rečeno potpuno točno.
Someone in the crowd yelled, 'Right on!' after the woman spoke about equality.
Netko iz gomile je povikao: 'Tako je!' nakon što je žena govorila o jednakosti.
ring out
to make a loud, clear sound that can be easily heard, especially suddenly or in a quiet place.
Napraviti glasan, jasan zvuk koji se lako može čuti, osobito iznenada ili na tihom mjestu.
The church bells rang out across the city on New Year's Eve.
Crkvena zvona su odzvanjala cijelim gradom na Novu godinu.
ring up
to enter the price of goods and record a sale on a cash register, usually in a store
unesite cijenu robe i zabilježite prodaju na blagajni, obično u trgovini
Could you please ring up these groceries for me?
Možete li mi molim vas otkucati ove namirnice?
rinse off
To quickly wash someone or something with clean water to remove soap, dirt, or another substance.
Brzo isprati nekoga ili nešto čistom vodom kako bi se uklonio sapun, prljavština ili druga tvar.
Rinse off the dishes and put them away.
Isperi posuđe i spremi ga.
rip off
to charge someone too much money or cheat them, especially by selling something at a very high price
naplatiti nekome previše ili ga prevariti, osobito prodajom nečega po vrlo visokoj cijeni.
The taxi driver tried to rip off the tourists by charging double the normal fare.
Taksist je pokušao prevariti turiste naplaćujući dvostruku cijenu.
rip up
To tear something into small pieces, usually with your hands.
Poderati nešto na male komadiće, obično rukama.
Shauna ripped up the bills after she had paid them.
Shauna je poderala račune u komadiće nakon što ih je platila.
rise up
to fight back or take action against people in power, usually to protest or change something unfair
suprotstaviti se ili poduzeti akciju protiv moćnika, obično u znak prosvjeda ili promjene nečega nepravednog
The people of France rose up against the aristocracy.
Narod Francuske se pobunio protiv aristokracije.
roar off
to leave a place very quickly and noisily, usually in a vehicle.
Otići s mjesta vrlo brzo i bučno, obično vozilom.
The car roared off with screeching tires.
Auto je odjurio praćen škripom guma.
roll in
To arrive in large numbers or amounts, often continuously or unexpectedly.
Stizati u velikom broju ili količini, često neprestano ili neočekivano.
As soon as the sale started, the orders began to roll in.
Čim je počela rasprodaja, narudžbe su počele pristizati u velikom broju.
roll off
To say or repeat something quickly and easily from memory, often without much effort.
Nešto izgovoriti ili ponoviti brzo i lako napamet, često bez puno truda.
Desmond likes to roll off long passages of Chaucer's stories.
Desmond voli nabrajati napamet duge odlomke iz Chaucerovih priča.
roll out
to make something flat by unrolling it, or to make something available for the first time, like a product or service.
Nešto izravnati razvijanjem ili prvi put staviti na raspolaganje proizvod ili uslugu.
They rolled out the new software to all their employees.
Oni su uveli novi softver svim zaposlenicima.
roll over
to delay or move a payment, contract, or debt to a later date.
Odgoditi ili pomaknuti plaćanje, ugovor ili dug na kasniji datum.
If you can't pay now, we can roll over the payment to next month.
Ako sada ne možete platiti, možemo odgoditi plaćanje za sljedeći mjesec.
roll up
To fold or turn something over and over to make it into the shape of a tube or bundle.
Presavijati ili motati nešto više puta kako bi se oblikovalo u cijev ili snop.
Roll up your sleeves before you start washing the dishes.
Zasukni rukave prije nego što počneš prati suđe.
rope in
To persuade or trick someone into taking part in something, especially when they didn't really want to.
Nagovoriti ili prevariti nekoga da sudjeluje u nečemu, osobito kad to zapravo nije htio.
I got roped into chaperoning the school dance again.
Opet su me uvalili da budem pratnja na školskom plesu.
rope off
to close or block an area using a rope, so that people cannot enter it
zatvoriti ili blokirati područje užetom tako da ljudi ne mogu ući
The scene of the accident was roped off by the police.
Policija je ogradila užetom mjesto nesreće.
rough up
to hurt someone by hitting or using violence, often to scare or threaten them.
Ozlijediti nekoga udaranjem ili nasiljem, često kako bi ga se zastrašilo ili prijetilo.
The gang tried to rough up the man to steal his wallet.
Banda je pokušala prebiti čovjeka kako bi mu ukrala novčanik.
round down
To make a number or amount lower by changing it to the nearest whole number less than or equal to it.
Smanjiti broj ili iznos zaokruživanjem na najbliži cijeli broj koji je manji ili jednak od njega.
If your bill is $19.75, you can round it down to $19.
Ako je tvoj račun 19,75 dolara, možeš ga zaokružiti na niže na 19 dolara.
round off
To change a number to the nearest whole number, often to make it simpler or easier to use.
Promijeniti broj na najbliži cijeli broj, često radi pojednostavljenja ili lakše uporabe.
3.78 should be rounded off to 4.
3,78 treba zaokružiti na 4.
round off
to finish something in a satisfying or suitable way; to complete something nicely
završiti nešto na zadovoljavajući ili prikladan način; lijepo privesti kraju
The piano recital really rounded off the evening.
Recital na klaviru stvarno je zaokružio večer.
round out
To make something complete or finished by adding one last thing.
Učiniti nešto potpunim ili dovršenim dodavanjem posljednje stvari.
Let's round out the meal with dessert.
Hajde da zaokružimo obrok desertom.
round up
to gather people or things together in one place
okupiti ljude ili stvari na jedno mjesto
We need to round up everyone before the meeting starts.
Moramo okupiti sve prije početka sastanka.
rout out
to force someone or something to leave a place, usually by searching for them or making them go out
prisiliti nekoga ili nešto da napusti mjesto, obično traženjem ili tjeranjem van
The police managed to rout out the criminals hiding in the abandoned building.
Policija je uspjela izbaciti kriminalce koji su se skrivali u napuštenoj zgradi.
rub down
to gently massage or clean something by rubbing it, usually to help someone relax or to clean the surface of something
nježno masirati ili čistiti nešto trljanjem, obično radi opuštanja ili čišćenja površine
After his workout, he asked his friend to rub down his back to help him relax.
Nakon treninga zamolio je prijatelja da mu izmasira leđa za opuštanje.
rub off
To remove something from a surface by rubbing it with your hand or a cloth.
Ukloniti nešto s površine trljanjem rukom ili krpom.
Could you help me rub off the marker from the whiteboard?
Možeš li mi pomoći obrisati marker s ploče?
rub out
to remove marks, writing, or drawings from a surface by rubbing it with your hand, an eraser, or something similar.
ukloniti tragove, pisanje ili crteže s površine trljanjem rukom, gumicom ili nečim sličnim.
Please rub out the pencil marks after you finish drawing.
Molim te izbriši tragove olovke nakon što završiš crtanje.
rule out
To decide that something is not possible or not suitable, or to reject an option or person from consideration.
Odlučiti da nešto nije moguće ili prikladno, ili odbaciti opciju ili osobu iz razmatranja.
The doctor ruled out the possibility of an infection after the test results came back.
Liječnik je isključio mogućnost infekcije nakon što su stigli nalazi.
run across
to find or meet someone or something by chance.
Pronaći ili slučajno sresti nekoga ili nešto.
I ran across an old friend at the supermarket yesterday.
Jučer sam naletio na starog prijatelja u supermarketu.
run around
to be very busy, moving from one place to another to do many tasks
biti jako zauzet, trčati s mjesta na mjesto obavljajući mnoge zadatke
Marianne seems to be running around a lot lately.
Izgleda da Marianne ovih dana puno trči unaokolo.
run away
to leave a place or person suddenly, especially to escape from a difficult or dangerous situation.
Iznenada napustiti mjesto ili osobu, osobito kako bi pobjegao iz teške ili opasne situacije.
Mark decided to run away from home because things were too hard for him.
Mark je odlučio pobjeći od kuće jer mu je sve bilo preteško.
run down
to use something until there is nothing left or until it stops working
koristiti nešto dok ne nestane ili dok ne prestane raditi
Wait until your phone's battery is completely run down before charging it again.
Pričekaj da baterija telefona potpuno presuši prije nego što je ponovno napuniš.
run down
To hit and injure someone with a vehicle, usually while they are walking or cycling.
Udariti i ozlijediti nekoga vozilom, obično dok hoda ili vozi bicikl.
The taxi driver didn't mean to run down the pedestrian.
Taksist nije htio pregaziti pješaka.
run down
To feel very tired, weak, or exhausted, often because you have been working too much or not taking care of yourself.
Osjećati se vrlo umorno, slabo ili iscrpljeno, često zato što ste previše radili ili se niste brinuli o sebi.
Sarah's been working too hard lately and is feeling run down.
Sarah je u posljednje vrijeme previše radila i osjeća se iscrpljeno.
run for
If a performance, event, or show runs for a certain period, it means it is available or continues happening for that amount of time.
Ako predstava, događaj ili show traje određeno razdoblje, to znači da je dostupan ili traje toliko vremena.
The musical ran for six months.
Mjuzikl je igrao šest mjeseci.
run into
to reach or experience a large amount of something, usually a problem or a high cost
doći do ili iskusiti veliku količinu nečega, obično problem ili visok trošak
The construction is now running into billions of dollars.
Izgradnja sada doseže milijarde dolara.
run off
to flow or drain away from a surface, especially liquids like water.
Otjecati ili iscuriti s površine, osobito tekućine poput vode.
Water ran off the roof after the heavy rain.
Voda je otjecala s krova nakon jake kiše.
run off
to quickly print or make a copy of something using a machine like a printer or copier
brzo ispisati ili napraviti kopiju nečega pomoću stroja, poput printera ili kopirnog aparata
Please run off 400 copies of this document.
Molim te isprintaj 400 kopija ovog dokumenta.
run off
To secretly leave with someone, usually a romantic partner, often to get married or start a new life together.
Tajno otići s nekim, obično s romantičnim partnerom, često kako bi se vjenčali ili započeli novi život zajedno.
Caitlin and Andrew have run off together to get married.
Caitlin i Andrew su pobjegli zajedno da se vjenčaju.
run off
To make someone or something leave a place, usually by chasing them away.
Natjerati nekoga ili nešto da napusti mjesto, obično tjeranjem.
The mob was run off by the police.
Masa je protjerana od strane policije.
run on
To keep talking for a long time, usually in a boring or annoying way, especially without stopping or getting to the point.
Dugo pričati, obično na dosadan ili iritantan način, osobito bez prestanka ili prelaska na stvar.
Laura often runs on about how great she is at everything.
Laura često priča u nedogled o tome koliko je u svemu odlična.
run on
to continue for a longer time than expected or to keep going without stopping.
trajati dulje nego što se očekivalo ili nastaviti bez prestanka.
The lecture seemed to run on forever.
Predavanje je izgledalo kao da će trajati zauvijek.
run out
to finish all of something so that none is left.
Iskoristiti sve do kraja tako da ništa ne ostane.
We need to buy more milk before we run out of it.
Moramo kupiti još mlijeka prije nego nam ponestane.
run over
To hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over it.
Udariti nekoga ili nešto vozilom i prijeći preko njih.
The taxi driver didn't mean to run over the pedestrian.
Taksist nije namjeravao pregaziti pješaka.
run over
to spill out or flow over the edge of something because there is too much of it.
proliti se ili preliti preko ruba nečega jer je previše.
Be careful, or the milk will run over the top of the pot.
Pazi, inače će mlijeko prekipjeti preko ruba lonca.
run through
to use up or spend something, such as money or resources, very quickly
potrošiti ili iskoristiti nešto, poput novca ili resursa, vrlo brzo
The accountant was worried that the company had run through half its annual budget by June.
Računovođa je bio zabrinut jer je tvrtka do lipnja već potrošila pola godišnjeg proračuna.
run up
to cause a debt, bill, or cost to increase quickly, usually by spending a lot of money (especially on credit or bills)
uzrokovati brzo povećanje duga, računa ili troška, obično trošenjem puno novca (osobito na kredit ili računima).
Ashley has been running up her credit card bills and now owes a lot of money.
Ashley je nagomilala račune na kreditnoj kartici i sada duguje puno novca.
rush along
To move quickly from one place to another because you are in a hurry.
Brzo se kretati s jednog mjesta na drugo jer si u žurbi.
He rushed along the path to meet his date on time.
On je jurio stazom da bi stigao na sastanak na vrijeme.
sail through
To complete something, like a test or process, very easily and successfully, with little difficulty.
Nešto završiti, poput testa ili procesa, vrlo lako i uspješno, s malo poteškoća.
She sailed through her job interview and got the position.
Ona je lako prošla intervju za posao i dobila poziciju.
save up
to keep money over time so you can buy something in the future
štedjeti novac tijekom vremena kako biste mogli nešto kupiti u budućnosti
I'm saving up as much as possible while I still have a job.
Dok još imam posao, nastojim što više uštedjeti.
scale down
To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something.
Smanjiti veličinu, količinu ili opseg nečega.
Due to budget cuts, the company had to scale down its operations.
Zbog smanjenja budžeta, tvrtka je morala smanjiti svoje poslovanje.
scale up
to make something bigger or increase it in size, amount, or importance, especially in a planned way
učiniti nešto većim ili povećati veličinu, količinu ili važnost, posebno na planiran način
The company plans to scale up production to meet higher demand.
Tvrtka planira proširiti proizvodnju kako bi zadovoljila veću potražnju.
scare away
To make someone or something go away by making them feel afraid.
Natjerati nekoga ili nešto da ode tako što ih prestrašiš.
The cat scared away the birds.
Mačka je preplašila ptice i otjerala ih.
scoop out
To remove something from inside a container or place using a spoon or similar tool.
Izvaditi nešto iz posude ili mjesta pomoću žlice ili sličnog alata.
We had to scoop the water out of the boat.
Morali smo izvaditi vodu iz čamca.
scoop up
To quickly pick up or gather something, usually with your hands or a tool.
Brzo pokupiti ili skupiti nešto, obično rukama ili alatom.
Scoop up the coins and take them to the bank.
Pokupi novčiće i odnesi ih u banku.
scrape by
to manage to get by or survive with just enough, often with difficulty; to have barely enough money, resources, or success to get through a situation
uspjeti preživjeti s vrlo malo, često s poteškoćama; imati jedva dovoljno novca, resursa ili uspjeha za prolazak kroz situaciju
We're scraping by from month to month, just managing to pay our bills.
Mi jedva preživljavamo iz mjeseca u mjesec, samo uspijevamo platiti račune.
scratch out
To remove something, like a word or name, by drawing a line through it.
Ukloniti nešto, poput riječi ili imena, precrtavanjem.
I scratched her phone number out because it was incorrect.
Precrtao sam njezin broj telefona jer je bio netočan.
screen off
To separate someone or something from an area by using a screen or a divider, so they are hidden or blocked from view.
Odvojiti nekoga ili nešto s područja pomoću paravana ili pregrade, tako da su skriveni ili blokirani od pogleda.
We're planning to screen off part of this room to create a private workspace.
Planiramo odvojiti dio ove sobe kako bismo stvorili privatni radni prostor.
screw up
To make a mistake or do something badly, causing a problem or failure.
Napraviti grešku ili nešto loše, što uzrokuje problem ili neuspjeh.
Don't screw up the interview today.
Nemoj zeznuti intervju danas.
scrunch up
to squeeze or crush something into a smaller, often wrinkled or messy shape
stisnuti ili zgužvati nešto u manji, često zgužvani ili neuredan oblik
She scrunched up the letter and threw it in the bin.
Ona je zgužvala pismo i bacila ga u smeće.
seal off
to block or close an area or object so that nothing can enter or leave
blokirati ili zatvoriti područje ili objekt tako da ništa ne može ući niti izaći
The police sealed off the street after the accident.
Policija je zatvorila ulicu nakon nesreće.
see through
to realize that someone is lying or not being sincere
shvatiti da netko laže ili nije iskren
Everyone saw through your disguise in the shop.
Svi su pročitali tvoju masku u trgovini.
see through
to finish something you have started, even when it is difficult or takes a long time.
Završiti nešto što si započeo, čak i kada je teško ili traje dugo.
I'm determined to see this project through.
Odlučan sam dovršiti ovaj projekt do kraja.
see through
to help or support someone during a difficult time, often by giving them money or encouragement, until the problem is over
pomoći ili podržati nekoga tijekom teškog vremena, često davanjem novca ili ohrabrenja, dok problem ne prođe
I'll see you through the next two months until you find work.
Ja ću te provoditi kroz iduća dva mjeseca dok ne nađeš posao.
seek out
to look carefully for someone or something, especially when it is hard to find.
Pažljivo tražiti nekoga ili nešto, osobito kada je teško pronaći.
She decided to seek out new opportunities after graduating.
Odlučila je potražiti nove prilike nakon diplome.
sell off
To quickly sell something, usually at a low price, because it is no longer needed or you want to get rid of it.
Brzo prodati nešto, obično po niskoj cijeni, jer više nije potrebno ili se želi riješiti toga.
Mackenzie is selling off some of her household items that she no longer needs.
Mackenzie rasprodaje neke kućanske predmete koje više ne treba.
sell out
To sell all of something so that there is none left.
Prodati sve nečega tako da ništa ne ostane.
The author's new novel sold out within an hour of its release.
Autorov novi roman je rasprodan unutar jednog sata nakon objave.
sell out
To betray someone or give up your values, usually for personal gain, such as money or approval.
Izdati nekoga ili se odreći svojih vrijednosti, obično radi osobne koristi, poput novca ili odobravanja.
You completely sold me out to the police.
Potpuno si me prodao policiji.
sell up
to sell all your possessions, property, or business, often because you are moving or starting a new life elsewhere.
Prodati svu svoju imovinu, nekretninu ili posao, često zato što se seliš ili započinješ novi život negdje drugdje.
Shawn is selling up his house and moving to Canada.
Shawn prodaje sve iz svoje kuće i seli se u Kanadu.
send around
to share something with a group of people, usually by physically giving it to each person or by sending it to each member of a group
nešto podijeliti s grupom ljudi, obično fizički dati svakoj osobi ili poslati svakom članu grupe
Please send the notes around to everyone before the meeting.
Molim te, proslijedi bilješke svima prije sastanka.
send for
to ask someone to come to help or do something, usually by sending a message or making a request
zamoliti nekoga da dođe pomoći ili nešto učiniti, obično slanjem poruke ili zahtjeva
Send for the police. They can deal with this.
Pozovi policiju. Oni će to riješiti.
send in
to submit something, like a form, assignment, or application, by post or online for someone to review or process
poslati nešto, poput obrasca, zadatka ili prijave, poštom ili putem interneta na pregled ili obradu
I will send in my application on Monday.
Poslat ću svoju prijavu u ponedjeljak.
send on
to forward something, like a message, letter, or parcel, to another person or place
proslijediti nešto, poput poruke, pisma ili paketa, drugoj osobi ili na drugo mjesto
Please send my mail on to my new address when it arrives.
Molim te, proslijedi moju poštu dalje na moju novu adresu kad stigne.
send out
to give or deliver something, like messages, invitations, or information, to many people at once.
Dati ili dostaviti nešto, poput poruka, pozivnica ili informacija, mnogim ljudima odjednom.
The director told his secretary to send out a company memo immediately.
Direktor je zamolio svoju tajnicu da pošalje obavijest poduzeća odmah.
set about
to attack someone physically or verbally
napasti nekoga fizički ili verbalno
A group of men set about the stranger on the street.
Grupa muškaraca je napala stranca na ulici.
set about
to start doing something, especially something that takes effort or planning
početi nešto raditi, posebno nešto što zahtijeva trud ili planiranje
After breakfast, she set about cleaning the kitchen.
Nakon doručka prionula je čišćenju kuhinje.
set down
To write something, usually to record information or ideas so you don’t forget them.
Nešto zapisati, obično kako bi zabilježio informacije ili ideje da ih ne zaboraviš.
Please set your ideas down on paper before the meeting.
Molim te zapiši svoje ideje na papir prije sastanka.
set down
to put something you are holding onto a surface; to place something down carefully
staviti nešto što držite na površinu; pažljivo položiti nešto
Where should I set down this box of books?
Gdje da spustim ovu kutiju s knjigama?
set off
to start a journey or leave for a place.
krenuti na putovanje ili otići na neko mjesto.
We set off on vacation in the early hours of the morning.
Krenuli smo na odmor u ranim jutarnjim satima.
set off
to cause something to happen or begin, especially suddenly
uzrokovati da se nešto dogodi ili započne, posebno iznenada
The announcement of a sale set off a rush of customers to the store.
Objava rasprodaje izazvala je nalet kupaca u trgovinu.
set out
to arrange or display things in an organized way, often so they can be seen or used easily
Organizirano postaviti ili izložiti stvari, često tako da se lako vide ili koriste
She set out the plates on the table before dinner.
Ona je posložila tanjure na stol prije večere.
set up
to arrange, organize, or prepare something, such as an event, a piece of equipment, or a business
organizirati, pripremiti ili postaviti nešto, poput događaja, opreme ili posla
Please set up a meeting with my lawyer.
Molim te, dogovori sastanak s mojim odvjetnikom.
set up
to give someone the money or resources they need to live comfortably
dati nekome novac ili resurse potrebne za udoban život
After winning the lottery, she was set up for life.
Nakon što je osvojila lutriju, bila je zbrinuta za cijeli život.
set up
to make someone appear guilty by tricking them, especially so they get in trouble or are blamed for something they didn't do
Navesti nekoga da izgleda kriv prijevarom, osobito kako bi upao u nevolju ili bio optužen za nešto što nije učinio.
He claimed the police set him up and he was innocent.
Tvrdio je da ga je policija namjestila i da je nevin.
settle down
To become calm and quiet, or to help someone or something become calm and quiet.
Postati smiren i tih ili pomoći nekome ili nečemu da postane smiren i tih.
After the excitement, it took a while for the children to settle down.
Nakon uzbuđenja, djeci je trebalo neko vrijeme da se smire.
settle on
To finally choose or decide on something after considering different options.
Na kraju odabrati ili odlučiti nešto nakon razmatranja različitih opcija.
We settled on the name 'Alice' after a lot of discussion.
Nakon puno rasprave, odlučili smo se za ime 'Alice'.
shack up
to live together with someone as a couple, usually without being married
živjeti s nekim kao par, obično bez braka
Roxanne and Wayne have shacked up together.
Roxanne i Wayne su započeli zajednički život.
shake off
To get rid of someone or something that is bothering you or holding you back.
Riješiti se nekoga ili nečega što ti smeta ili te zadržava.
Elizabeth has finally shaken off her flu.
Elizabeth se napokon riješila gripe.
shake up
to move something quickly up and down or side to side so that the contents mix together well
pomaknuti nešto brzo gore-dolje ili s jedne strane na drugu tako da se sadržaj dobro pomiješa
Henry shakes up his protein mix before drinking it.
Henry protrese proteinski napitak prije nego što ga popije.
shake up
to make big or important changes in an organization, company, or process to improve how things work or to create new energy
napraviti velike ili važne promjene u organizaciji, tvrtki ili procesu kako bi se poboljšalo funkcioniranje ili stvorila nova energija
The board of directors has decided to shake up the company to improve its performance.
Upravni odbor odlučio je prodrmati tvrtku kako bi poboljšao njezine rezultate.
shake up
To suddenly surprise or shock someone, making them feel upset, worried, or disturbed.
Iznenada iznenaditi ili šokirati nekoga, učinivši ga uznemirenim, zabrinutim ili potresenim.
The news of Mary's grandmother's death really shook her up.
Vijest o smrti Maryne bake je zaista potresla nju.
shape up
to improve or develop in a good way; to progress well.
Poboljšavati se ili razvijati na dobar način; dobro napredovati.
The project is really shaping up after all the changes.
Projekt se zaista počinje oblikovati nakon svih promjena.
shine at
To do something very well or be very good at a particular activity.
Nešto raditi vrlo dobro ili biti jako dobar u nekoj aktivnosti.
Meredith really shines at swimming.
Meredith zaista se ističe u plivanju.
shoot down
To fire a weapon at something, like an aircraft, so that it falls to the ground; often used when talking about military situations.
Pucati oružjem na nešto, npr. zrakoplov, kako bi pao na zemlju; često korišteno u vojnim situacijama.
The enemy forces tried to shoot down the fighter jet.
Neprijateljske snage pokušale su srušiti borbeni zrakoplov.
shoot for
To try to achieve or reach a specific goal or result.
Pokušati postići ili dosegnuti određeni cilj ili rezultat.
Which university are you shooting for?
Na koji fakultet ciljaš?
shoot up
to rise or increase very quickly in a short time
Naglo se povećati ili porasti u kratkom vremenu.
The cost of living seems to be shooting up.
Čini se da troškovi života naglo rastu.
shoulder into
to push your way into a place or group using your shoulders, usually to get past people or into a crowded area
probiti se na neko mjesto ili grupu koristeći ramena, obično da biste prošli kroz ljude ili ušli u gužvu
The women around me really know how to shoulder their way into a crowd.
Žene oko mene stvarno znaju kako probiti se ramenima u gomilu.
shout out
to say something loudly, often so everyone can hear
reći nešto glasno, često tako da svi mogu čuti
There's no need to shout your answers out, Barry.
Nema potrebe da vičeš svoje odgovore na glas, Barry.
shovel in
To quickly put a lot of something, especially food, into your mouth or another place without much care.
Brzo staviti veliku količinu nečega, osobito hrane, u usta ili na drugo mjesto bez mnogo pažnje.
The attorneys didn't have much time for lunch, so they had to shovel their food in quickly.
Odvjetnici nisu imali puno vremena za ručak pa su morali brzo nabacati hranu unutra.
show off
to try to get people's attention by displaying something or by behaving in a way that makes others notice you, usually because you are proud of it.
Pokušati privući pažnju ljudi pokazujući nešto ili ponašajući se tako da te drugi primijete, obično zato što si ponosan na to.
Randy likes to show his fancy television off when guests come over.
Randy voli pokazivati svoj skupi televizor kada gosti dođu.
show up
to arrive at a place where you are expected, especially for an event, appointment, or meeting.
Doći na mjesto gdje vas očekuju, posebno na događaj, sastanak ili dogovor.
Only one person showed up at the meeting.
Samo jedna osoba je došla na sastanak.
show up
to make someone seem less skilled, less important, or worse by comparison, often in front of others
učiniti da netko izgleda manje sposoban, manje važan ili lošiji u usporedbi, često pred drugima
My sister always used to show me up with her better school grades.
Moja sestra me uvijek posrami svojim boljim ocjenama u školi.
show up
to become visible or easy to notice, especially when something was hidden or difficult to see before
postati vidljiv ili lako uočljiv, osobito kada je nešto prije bilo skriveno ili teško za vidjeti
The stain started to show up after a few minutes.
Mrlja je počela pojaviti se nakon nekoliko minuta.
shrink from
to avoid doing something because it is unpleasant or difficult, often by hesitating or pulling back.
Izbjegavati nešto jer je neugodno ili teško, često kolebanjem ili povlačenjem.
She's been shrinking from social events for a few months.
Već nekoliko mjeseci izbjegava društvene događaje.
shrivel up
To become dry, smaller, and wrinkled, usually because of losing water.
Postati suh, manji i smežuran, obično zbog gubitka vode.
The flowers are shriveling up in the oppressive sun.
Cvijeće venu pod nesnosnim suncem.
shrug off
To ignore something or someone because you think it or they are not important.
Ignorirati nešto ili nekoga jer misliš da nije važno.
He just shrugged off the criticism and continued with his plan.
On je samo zanemario kritiku i nastavio sa svojim planom.
shut away
To keep someone in a place where they cannot leave, often for a long time, usually because of punishment or to protect them or others.
Držati nekoga na mjestu gdje ne može otići, često dulje vrijeme, najčešće kao kaznu ili radi zaštite njega ili drugih.
Anne Boleyn was shut away in the Tower of London.
Anne Boleyn bila je zatvorena u Londonskom tornju.
shut down
to turn something off or stop it from working, usually a machine, computer, or business.
Isključiti ili zaustaviti rad nečega, obično stroja, računala ili poslovanja.
Please remember to shut down your laptop before you leave.
Molimo, sjeti se ugasiti svoj laptop prije odlaska.
shut in
to keep someone or something inside a place and not let them leave, usually by closing a door or barrier.
Zadržati nekoga ili nešto unutra i ne pustiti ga van, obično zatvaranjem vrata ili prepreke.
The protestors were shut in by the police.
Prosvjednici su zatvoreni unutra od strane policije.
shut off
to turn something off so it stops working or flowing, like water, electricity, or a machine.
Isključiti nešto da prestane raditi ili teći, primjerice vodu, struju ili stroj.
Don't forget to shut off the water.
Ne zaboravi zatvoriti vodu.
shut off
To stop someone or something from being connected to or involved with others; to isolate or cut off from contact.
Spriječiti nekoga ili nešto da bude povezano ili uključeno s drugima; izolirati ili prekinuti kontakt.
Suzanne felt very shut off from the town because they lived in the countryside.
Suzanne se osjećala vrlo izolirano od grada jer su živjeli na selu.
shut out
To not let someone or something be involved or enter a place, group, or activity.
Ne dopustiti nekome ili nečemu da sudjeluje ili uđe u neko mjesto, grupu ili aktivnost.
We were shut out of the concert because there were no more tickets.
Bili smo isključeni s koncerta jer više nije bilo ulaznica.
shut up
To stop talking or to make someone or something stop talking or making noise.
Prestatiti govoriti ili natjerati nekoga/nešto da prestane govoriti ili stvarati buku.
Can you please shut up? I'm trying to concentrate.
Možeš li zašutjeti? Pokušavam se koncentrirati.
shy away from
to avoid someone or something, especially because you feel nervous, unsure, or not confident.
Izbjegavati nekoga ili nešto, posebno zbog nervoze, nesigurnosti ili manjka samopouzdanja.
Marcella tends to shy away from public speaking because she gets nervous.
Marcella ima tendenciju izbjegavati javni govor jer je nervozna.
sidle up
to approach someone quietly or slowly, often so that you are not noticed right away
prići nekome tiho ili polako, često da odmah ne budete primijećeni
She sidled up to Charles at the party and started talking to him.
Ona je tiho prišla Charlesu na zabavi i počela razgovarati s njim.
sign away
to give up your rights, property, or ownership of something by signing a legal document.
Odustati od svojih prava, imovine ili vlasništva potpisivanjem pravnog dokumenta.
He signed away his house when he couldn't pay his debts.
On je potpisao odricanje od svoje kuće kad nije mogao platiti dugove.
sign in
to write your name or information to show you have arrived at a place, such as a hotel, office, or event. Synonym: 'check in'
Upisati svoje ime ili podatke kako bi pokazao/la da si stigao na mjesto, primjerice hotel, ured ili događaj. Sinonim: 'prijaviti se'
We finally signed in at our hotel at 2am.
Napokon smo se prijavili u hotel u 2 ujutro.
sign on
to officially agree to become part of a team, group, or activity, usually by signing a form or contract.
Službeno pristati postati dio tima, grupe ili aktivnosti, obično potpisivanjem obrasca ili ugovora.
Sandra signed on to work at the charity run.
Sandra se prijavila za rad na humanitarnoj utrci.
sign over
To officially give ownership or legal rights of something, like property or a business, to someone else by signing documents.
Službeno prenijeti vlasništvo ili zakonska prava nečega, poput nekretnine ili tvrtke, na drugu osobu potpisivanjem dokumenata.
I've signed over my car to you.
Prenio sam svoj automobil na tebe.
sign up
to officially put your name on a list to join or participate in something, such as a course, event, or membership.
Službeno upisati svoje ime na popis kako biste se pridružili ili sudjelovali u nečemu, poput tečaja, događaja ili članstva.
I want to sign up for dance lessons.
Želim se prijaviti na satove plesa.
sing along
to sing at the same time as music or with another person, usually matching the words and tune.
Pjevati istovremeno s glazbom ili s drugom osobom, obično prateći riječi i melodiju.
Feel free to sing along if you know the words.
Slobodno zapjevaj zajedno ako znaš riječi.
single out
to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention, often in a way that is different from others
odabrati jednu osobu ili stvar iz grupe za posebnu pažnju, često na drugačiji način od drugih
Giselle felt that she was being singled out because she was the only woman in the office.
Giselle je osjećala da je izdvojena jer je bila jedina žena u uredu.
sink in
If an idea or information sinks in, it means you start to really understand or realize it.
Ako ti neka ideja ili informacija sjedne, to znači da je doista počinješ razumjeti ili shvaćati.
It took a few moments for the news to sink in.
Trebalo je nekoliko trenutaka da vijest sjedne.
siphon off
To take something, usually liquid or money, away from one place or use, often in a secret or dishonest way.
Ukloniti nešto, obično tekućinu ili novac, s nekog mjesta ili upotrebe, često na tajni ili nepošten način.
They discovered that someone had been siphoning off money from the company account.
Otkrili su da je netko preusmjeravao novac s računa tvrtke.
sit by
to watch something happen without trying to stop it; to not take action when you could help or change the situation.
Gledati nešto što se događa bez pokušaja zaustavljanja; ne poduzeti ništa kada možeš pomoći ili promijeniti situaciju.
I can't just sit by and do nothing while he shouts at me.
Ne mogu samo sjediti prekriženih ruku i ne napraviti ništa dok mi viče.
sit down
to move from a standing position to a sitting position, usually on a chair or another surface
prijeći iz stojećeg u sjedeći položaj, obično na stolici ili drugoj površini
Please sit down and wait for your turn.
Molim te, sjedni i pričekaj svoj red.
sit in
to attend a meeting, class, or event as an observer or guest, not as a main participant
prisustvovati sastanku, predavanju ili događaju kao promatrač ili gost, a ne kao glavni sudionik
I'll be sitting in on your workshop today to observe your training methods.
Danas ću prisustvovati tvojoj radionici kako bih promatrao tvoje metode podučavanja.
sit out
To not take part in an activity or event, usually so you can rest or watch instead.
Ne sudjelovati u aktivnosti ili događaju, obično radi odmora ili gledanja.
I think I'm going to sit this game out.
Mislim da ću preskočiti ovu igru.
sit up
to move from lying down to a sitting position, or to straighten your back and sit with good posture
Pomaknuti se iz ležećeg u sjedeći položaj, ili ispraviti leđa i sjesti s dobrom držanjem.
John sat up quickly when his alarm went off.
John je sjedeći se uspravio brzo kad se oglasio alarm.
size up
To carefully look at a person or situation in order to understand or judge them.
Pažljivo promatrati osobu ili situaciju radi razumijevanja ili procjene.
The lawyer sized the jury up before presenting his argument.
Odvjetnik je procijenio porotu pažljivo prije izlaganja svojeg argumenta.
skate over
To avoid talking about or dealing with something in detail, usually because it's difficult or uncomfortable.
Izbjegavati detaljno govoriti o nečemu ili se s time suočiti, obično zato što je teško ili neugodno.
The politician skated over the questions about his affair.
Politčar je zaobišao pitanja o svojoj aferi.
skim off
To remove something from the surface or top of a liquid, or to take a portion for yourself in a way that is not always honest.
Ukloniti nešto s površine ili vrha tekućine ili uzeti dio za sebe na način koji nije uvijek pošten.
The manager was caught skimming off money from the company's accounts.
Menadžer je uhvaćen kako krade novac s računa tvrtke.
skim over
to quickly look through written information without reading every word, usually to get the general idea or find important points.
Brzo pročitati napisane informacije bez čitanja svake riječi, obično kako bi se stekao opći dojam ili pronašle važne točke.
I usually skim over the news headlines in the morning before going to work.
Obično preletim naslove vijesti ujutro prije odlaska na posao.
skim over
to move quickly and smoothly just above or along the surface of something, without touching it much
kretati se brzo i glatko neposredno iznad ili duž površine nečega, jedva je dodirujući
The boat skimmed over the waves.
Brod je klizio po valovima.
skimp over
To talk about or deal with something too quickly or not give it enough attention, often to avoid discussing it fully.
Pričati o nečemu ili se s nečim baviti prebrzo ili bez dovoljno pažnje, često kako bi se izbjegla potpuna rasprava.
The politician skimped over the questions about his affair.
Političar je preletio pitanja o svojoj aferi.
skip over
to pass by or ignore something or someone, especially when going through a list or a group of things; to not pay attention to or select something.
Proći pored ili ignorirati nešto ili nekoga, posebno kad pregledavaš popis ili skupinu stvari; ne obratiti pažnju na nešto ili ne izabrati.
The captain skipped over me when he picked players for his soccer team.
Kapetan me preskočio kad je birao igrače za svoj nogometni tim.
slap on
to put something on quickly and without much care, usually something like clothes, make-up, or cream
nešto brzo i nemarno staviti na sebe ili namazati, obično odjeću, šminku ili kremu
Roxy slaps some make-up on and rushes out to work.
Roxy na brzinu stavi malo šminke i juri na posao.
skate over
to quickly talk about or avoid discussing something in detail, especially because it is difficult or uncomfortable.
Brzo spomenuti ili izbjeći raspravu o nečemu u detalje, posebno jer je teško ili neugodno.
The politician skated over the questions about his affair.
Političar je preletio pitanja o svojoj aferi.
sleep in
to stay in bed and wake up later than usual in the morning
ostati u krevetu i probuditi se kasnije nego inače ujutro
Henry doesn't let Sarah sleep in on weekends.
Henry ne dopušta Sari da duže spava vikendima.
sleep off
to sleep in order to feel better after having too much alcohol, food, or feeling very tired
spavati kako bi se bolje osjećao nakon previše alkohola, hrane ili velikog umora
After partying and drinking all night, Holly needed to sleep off her hangover.
Nakon cijele noći zabave i pijenja, Holly je morala ispavati mamurluk.
sleep on
to wait until the next day to think more carefully before making a decision
pričekati do sljedećeg dana kako bi pažljivije razmislio prije donošenja odluke
Let me sleep on it. I'll give you my answer in the morning.
Daj mi da prespavam to. Dat ću ti odgovor ujutro.
sleep over
To spend the night at someone else's house, usually as a guest.
Prespavati kod nekog drugog, obično kao gost.
Can I sleep over at your place after the party?
Mogu li prespavati kod tebe nakon zabave?
slice up
to cut something into thin pieces or slices, usually with a knife.
Narezati nešto na tanke komade ili kriške, obično nožem.
Slice up some tomatoes for the sandwiches.
Nareži nekoliko rajčica na kriške za sendviče.
slick down
to make hair smooth and flat, usually by using water or a styling product
učiniti kosu glatkom i priljubljenom uz glavu, obično vodom ili proizvodom za stiliziranje
Can you help me slick down my hair before we take the photo?
Možeš li mi pomoći zagladiti kosu prema dolje prije slike?
slick up
to make someone or yourself look more neat, tidy, or stylish
učiniti nekoga ili sebe urednijim, dotjeranijim ili modernijim
Why are you so slicked up for a lecture?
Zašto si tako dotjeran za predavanje?
slide down
to move smoothly down the surface of something, like a pole or a banister, usually by sitting or holding on and letting gravity take you down
Glatko se kretati niz površinu nečega, poput stupa ili ograde, obično sjedeći ili držeći se i prepuštajući gravitaciji da te nosi dolje.
Firefighters slide down the pole quickly when they get an emergency call.
Vatrogasci spuštaju se niz stup brzo kad dobiju hitan poziv.
slim down
to become thinner by losing weight, usually by eating healthier or exercising
postati mršaviji gubitkom težine, obično zdravijom prehranom ili vježbanjem
Katrina has slimmed down so much in the last few months.
Katrina je toliko smršavila u posljednjih nekoliko mjeseci.
slip away
to go by or disappear quickly, often without being noticed
proći ili nestati brzo, često nezapaženo
The year is slipping away quickly.
Godina brzo prolazi.
slip in
to quickly and smoothly put on or enter something, such as clothes or a place, often without much effort
brzo i lako obući nešto ili ući negdje, često bez puno truda
When I get home, I immediately slip into my pajamas.
Kad dođem kući, odmah uskočim u pidžamu.
slip off
To leave a place quietly or secretly, so other people do not notice.
Napustiti mjesto tiho ili potajno, kako drugi ne bi primijetili.
I'll just slip off during the meeting.
Samo ću iskrasti se tijekom sastanka.
slip on
to quickly put on an item of clothing, usually without much effort or care
brzo odjenuti komad odjeće, obično bez puno truda ili pažnje
Slip on your shoes and let's go for a walk.
Obuj brzo cipele i idemo u šetnju.
slip up
to make a small mistake, often by accident
napraviti malu pogrešku, često slučajno
I slipped up and forgot to place your order.
Pogriješio sam i zaboravio napraviti tvoju narudžbu.
slow down
to move, do something, or become less active at a lower speed or pace; to make something slower.
kretati se, činiti nešto ili postati manje aktivan sporijim tempom; učiniti nešto sporijim.
You should slow down when driving in the rain.
Trebao bi usporiti kada voziš po kiši.
smash up
to break something into pieces so it is badly damaged or destroyed, often violently.
Slomiti nešto na komade tako da je teško oštećeno ili uništeno, često nasilno.
The bull smashed up the fence when it tried to escape.
Bik je razbio ogradu pokušavajući pobjeći.
smell out
To discover or find someone or something by using your sense of smell, often used about dogs or animals.
Otkrivanje ili pronalaženje nekoga ili nečega pomoću njuha, često se koristi za pse ili životinje.
Police dogs are trained to smell out drugs in hidden places.
Policijski psi su trenirani da nanjuše drogu na skrivenim mjestima.
smell up
to make a place have a strong, usually unpleasant smell.
Učiniti da mjesto ima jak, obično neugodan miris.
The dead animal was smelling up the shed.
Mrtva životinja je zaudarala šupom.
smoke out
To force someone or something to leave a hiding place, usually by using smoke or another method that makes it uncomfortable to stay.
Natjerati nekoga ili nešto da izađe iz skrovišta, obično upotrebom dima ili druge neugodne metode.
The police used tear gas to smoke out the thieves hiding in the building.
Policija je koristila suzavac kako bi istjerala dimom lopove koji su se skrivali u zgradi.
smooth out
to make something flat, even, or free of wrinkles or lumps by pressing or spreading it.
Učiniti nešto ravnim, glatkim ili bez nabora ili izbočina pritiskanjem ili izravnavanjem.
Please smooth out the tablecloth before the guests arrive.
Molim te izravnaj stolnjak prije dolaska gostiju.
smooth over
To try to make a problem, argument, or bad situation seem less serious or easier to accept.
Pokušati učiniti problem, raspravu ili lošu situaciju manje ozbiljnom ili lakšom za prihvatiti.
Alice tried to smooth things over with Zach after they had a disagreement.
Alice je pokušala izgladiti odnose sa Zachom nakon što su se posvađali.
snap at
to speak to someone suddenly and angrily, often because you are annoyed or stressed; can also mean to try to bite quickly.
Govoriti nekome iznenada i ljutito, često zbog nervoze ili stresa; također može značiti pokušaj brzog ugriza.
The dog snaps at people he doesn't know.
Pas nasrne na ljude koje ne poznaje.
snap off
to quickly break a small, hard, or brittle part from something, usually with a sharp movement
brzo odlomiti mali, tvrdi ili lomljivi dio nečega, obično naglim pokretom
She snapped off a branch from the tree.
Ona je odlomila granu sa stabla.
snap up
to buy or take something quickly because it is in demand or a good deal.
Brzo kupiti ili uzeti nešto jer je traženo ili je dobra ponuda.
The new shoes went on sale and customers snapped them up within hours.
Nove cipele su puštene u prodaju i kupci su ih razgrabili unutar par sati.
snatch up
To quickly grab or take something, especially before someone else can get it.
Brzo uzeti ili zgrabiti nešto, osobito prije nego što netko drugi može.
Caron snatched up her bags and left the room.
Caron je brzo zgrabila svoje torbe i izašla iz sobe.
sneak away
to leave a place or a group quietly and secretly, so that other people don't notice.
Potajno i tiho napustiti mjesto ili grupu kako to drugi ne bi primijetili.
I'll just sneak away during the meeting.
Samo ću se ispricati tijekom sastanka.
sneak in
To enter a place quietly and secretly, so that no one sees or hears you.
Ući na neko mjesto tiho i potajno, tako da te nitko ne vidi ni čuje.
My friends and I snuck into the concert without tickets.
Moji prijatelji i ja smo se ušuljali na koncert bez ulaznica.
sniff out
To find or discover something or someone, especially by using your sense of smell or by being very attentive.
Pronaći ili otkriti nešto ili nekoga, osobito pomoću mirisa ili vrlo pažljivim zapažanjem.
The police dog helped to sniff out illegal drugs at the airport.
Policijski pas je pomogao nanjušiti ilegalne droge na aerodromu.
snip off
to cut something off by using scissors or a similar tool.
Odrezati nešto škarama ili sličnim alatom.
She snipped off a loose thread from her shirt.
Ona je odrezala labav konac sa svoje košulje.
snuff out
To stop a flame from burning, usually by putting something over it to remove the air.
Ugasi plamen, obično ga prekrivanjem kako bi mu se oduzeo zrak.
Please snuff out the candle before you leave the room.
Molim te, ugasi svijeću prije nego što izađeš iz sobe.
soak through
When a liquid passes through something and makes it completely wet.
Kada tekućina prođe kroz nešto i potpuno ga namoči.
The wine soaked through the dress rapidly.
Vino je brzo proželo haljinu.
soak up
To absorb something, like a liquid, experience, or information, either physically or in a figurative way.
Upiti nešto, kao što je tekućina, iskustvo ili informacija, doslovno ili u prenesenom značenju.
We soaked up the sunshine on the beach all afternoon.
Cijelo popodne smo na plaži upijali sunce.
sober up
to become less drunk or help someone become less drunk, usually after drinking too much alcohol.
postati manje pijan ili pomoći nekome da postane manje pijan, obično nakon prekomjernog konzumiranja alkohola.
Drink some water to help you sober up before you drive.
Popij malo vode kako bi ti pomoglo da dođeš k sebi prije vožnje.
sort out
to organize, fix, or solve a problem or situation
organizirati, popraviti ili riješiti problem ili situaciju
Can you sort out the mess in the living room?
Možeš li pospremiti nered u dnevnoj sobi?
sort out
to deal with someone, especially by talking to them or disciplining them if they are causing trouble
nositi se s nekim, osobito razgovorom ili discipliniranjem ako stvaraju probleme
The teacher had to sort out the boys who were arguing in class.
Učiteljica je morala riješiti dječake koji su se svađali u razredu.
sound off
to speak loudly and forcefully about your opinions, often complaining or criticizing something
govoriti glasno i odlučno o svojim mišljenjima, često se žaleći ili kritizirajući nešto
He always sounds off about the government at dinner.
On uvijek glasno govori o vladi za večerom.
sound out
To say each letter or part of a word slowly to help you read or understand it.
Izgovoriti svako slovo ili dio riječi polako kako bi si pomogao čitati ili razumjeti.
If you don't know the word, try to sound out the letters.
Ako ne znaš riječ, pokušaj slovkati slova.
sound out
to ask someone questions in order to find out what they think or feel about something, often before making a decision
Postaviti nekome pitanja kako biste saznali što misli ili osjeća o nečemu, često prije donošenja odluke
Could you try to sound out Daniel and see if he'd like to join our team?
Možeš li pokušati ispitati Daniela i vidjeti želi li se pridružiti našem timu?
spark off
to cause something to start suddenly, often a reaction, argument, or event
uzrokovati da nešto iznenada krene, često reakciju, svađu ili događaj
The comment sparked off a debate that lasted for days.
Komentar je pokrenuo raspravu koja je trajala danima.
speak for
to express someone else's opinion or to represent someone or something by speaking on their behalf.
izraziti tuđe mišljenje ili predstavljati nekoga/nešto govoreći u njihovo ime.
I think I speak for everyone here when I say congratulations on your promotion.
Mislim da govorim u ime svih ovdje kad čestitam na promaknuću.
speak up
to express your opinions or concerns about someone or something clearly and with confidence, especially when others are afraid to do so
izražavati svoje mišljenje ili zabrinutost jasno i samouvjereno, posebno kad se drugi boje to učiniti
She finally spoke up and told everyone the name of the thief.
Napokon je progovorila i svima rekla ime lopova.
speak up
to talk louder so people can hear you better
govoriti glasnije kako bi te drugi bolje čuli
Please speak up. I can't hear you.
Molim te, govori glasnije. Ne čujem te.
speed up
to make someone or something go faster or happen more quickly
učiniti da netko ili nešto ide brže ili se događa brže
Can you speed up the meeting? I have another appointment soon.
Možeš li ubrzati sastanak? Uskoro imam drugi termin.
spell out
to explain something clearly and in detail, so it is easy to understand
nešto jasno i detaljno objasniti kako bi bilo lako razumljivo
Let me spell out the rules so everyone understands.
Dopusti mi da pojasnim pravila kako bi ih svi razumjeli.
spice up
To make something more exciting, lively, or interesting.
Nešto učiniti uzbudljivijim, življim ili zanimljivijim.
What can we do to spice up this party?
Što možemo napraviti da začinimo ovu zabavu?
spill out
to move out of a place in large numbers, especially when the space is too small; to flow or come out all at once.
Izaći iz mjesta u velikom broju, posebno kad je prostor premalen; izaći ili navirati odjednom.
After the concert, fans spilled out onto the street.
Nakon koncerta, obožavatelji su navrli na ulicu.
spill over
To go beyond the limits of a space, place, or situation and enter another. When a space is too full, what is in it moves into the next area.
Izaći izvan granica prostora, mjesta ili situacije i ući u drugo područje. Kad je prostor prepun, sadržaj prelazi u susjedno područje.
The audience spilled over into the hallway because there weren't enough seats at the concert.
Publika se prelila u hodnik jer nije bilo dovoljno mjesta u dvorani.
spit out
to say something suddenly or angrily, often when you don't want to keep it inside any longer
reći nešto iznenada ili ljutito, često kad to više ne želite zadržati u sebi
She spat her comments out at him because she was so angry.
Ona mu je izbacila komentare u lice jer je bila jako ljuta.
spit out
to push something out of your mouth, usually because you don’t want to swallow it
izbaciti nešto iz usta, obično zato što to ne želiš progutati
Susie spat out the chicken when she realized that it hadn't cooked through completely.
Susie je ispljunula piletinu kad je shvatila da nije potpuno kuhana.
splash around
To play or move in water, making it go everywhere.
Igrati se ili kretati u vodi, prskajući je svuda unaokolo.
My sister and I tanned while my brother splashed around in the pool.
Moja sestra i ja smo se sunčale dok je brat prskao vodu u bazenu.
split up
to separate people or things into different groups or parts; also to end a romantic relationship.
Podijeliti ljude ili stvari u različite grupe ili dijelove; također završiti romantičnu vezu.
The teacher decided to split the students up into small groups.
Učiteljica je odlučila podijeliti učenike u male grupe.
spread out
to move things or people so they cover a larger area, or to move apart from each other
pomicati stvari ili ljude kako bi prekrili veću površinu, ili se međusobno udaljiti
She spread out the map on the table so everyone could see it.
Ona je raširila kartu po stolu kako bi je svi mogli vidjeti.
spread over
to cover the surface of something with another substance or to distribute something across an area or period of time.
Prekriti površinu nečega drugom tvari ili rasporediti nešto kroz područje ili razdoblje.
Spread the towels over the floor so we don't get it wet.
Raširi ručnike po podu kako ga ne bismo smočili.
spring up
to appear or start to exist very quickly and suddenly, often unexpectedly.
pojaviti se ili početi postojati vrlo brzo i iznenada, često neočekivano.
New coffee shops keep springing up all over the city.
Nove kavane stalno niču po gradu.
square up
To pay what you owe or settle a bill or debt with someone.
Platiti ono što duguješ ili podmiriti račun ili dug s nekim.
I need to square up with you for lunch yesterday.
Moram podmiriti račun s tobom za jučerašnji ručak.
squeak by
to just barely succeed, survive, or manage with only the minimum necessary resources or effort
jedva uspjeti, preživjeti ili se snaći s minimalnim potrebnim resursima ili trudom
We are squeaking by on Alan's salary.
Mi jedva preživljavamo s Alanovom plaćom.
squeeze out
To get something out of a container or place by pressing it tightly.
Izvaditi nešto iz spremnika ili mjesta pritiskanjem.
Isaac always squeezes the toothpaste out from the middle of the tube.
Isaac uvijek istiskuje pastu za zube iz sredine tube.
stack up
to arrange things in a neat pile, one on top of another
posložiti stvari u urednu hrpu, jednu na drugu
Where can I stack up the books?
Gdje mogu poslagati knjige?
stamp out
to completely end or eliminate something, especially something bad, often using strong actions
Potpuno završiti ili ukloniti nešto, posebno nešto loše, često koristeći snažne mjere.
The government is trying to stamp out corruption in the country.
Vlada pokušava iskorijeniti korupciju u zemlji.
stand by
to be ready and waiting for someone or something, especially in case you are needed or something is about to happen
The computer technician was standing by to assist with technical problems.
stand by
to watch and not do anything to help when something bad is happening, even though you could do something.
Gledati i ništa ne učiniti kako bi pomogao kada se događa nešto loše, iako bi mogao nešto učiniti.
I can't just stand by and do nothing while he shouts at me.
Ne mogu samo stajati po strani i ništa ne učiniti dok viče na mene.
stand by
to stay with and support someone, especially in difficult situations.
Ostati uz nekoga i pružiti mu podršku, osobito u teškim situacijama.
Jenny promised to stand by Richard during his illness.
Jenny je obećala stajati uz Richarda tijekom njegove bolesti.
stand for
to accept or allow a particular type of behavior or situation, usually something you think is wrong or unpleasant
prihvatiti ili dozvoliti određeno ponašanje ili situaciju, obično nešto što smatraš pogrešnim ili neugodnim
I won't stand for rude behavior in my classroom.
Neću tolerirati nepristojno ponašanje u svom razredu.
stand for
If a word, letter, or symbol stands for something, it means it represents or is a short form of that thing.
Ako neka riječ, slovo ili simbol znači nešto, to znači da predstavlja ili je skraćeni oblik toga.
What do the initials S.J.C. stand for?
Što znače inicijali S.J.C.?
stand in
to take someone's place for a short time when they cannot do something themselves
privremeno zamijeniti nekoga kada on ne može sam nešto učiniti
We need the body double to stand in for the actress during the dangerous scene.
Trebamo dvojnika da uskoči umjesto glumice u opasnoj sceni.
stand out
to be very easy to see or notice because something is different or special
biti vrlo lako vidjeti ili primijetiti jer je nešto drugačije ili posebno
That yellow house really stands out from a distance!
Ta žuta kuća stvarno se ističe izdaleka!
stand up
to make someone or something go from a sitting or lying position to a vertical or upright position
natjerati nekoga ili nešto da iz sjedećeg ili ležećeg položaja pređe u okomiti ili stojeći položaj
I'm trying to get this ornament to stand up by itself.
Pokušavam natjerati ovaj ukras da stoji uspravno sam.
stand up
to defend yourself or your beliefs when someone challenges or criticizes you; to not give in to pressure, opposition, or difficulty.
Braniti sebe ili svoja uvjerenja kada vas netko izazove ili kritizira; ne popuštati pritisku, protivljenju ili poteškoćama.
She had to stand up against her boss when she disagreed with his decision.
Morala je suprotstaviti se šefu kad se nije slagala s njegovom odlukom.
stare down
To look directly at someone or something for so long and so confidently that they feel they have to look away.
Gledati nekoga ili nešto toliko dugo i samouvjereno da oni moraju skrenuti pogled.
Harrison stared down the lion even though he was terrified.
Harrison je gledao lava u oči iako je bio prestravljen.
start out
to begin doing something, especially something new, or to begin a journey or career.
Početi nešto raditi, posebno nešto novo, ili započeti putovanje ili karijeru.
When I started out in this career, I was unsure if I would be successful.
Kada sam započeo ovu karijeru, nisam bio siguran hoću li biti uspješan.
start up
to make something begin working, especially a machine, engine, or computer.
Pokrenuti nešto, osobito stroj, motor ili računalo.
Do you have to crank the engine to start it up?
Moraš li vrtjeti motor da ga pokreneš?
stash away
to hide or store something in a safe or secret place, especially for future use.
Sakriti ili pohraniti nešto na sigurno ili tajno mjesto, posebno za buduću upotrebu.
My mother is always stashing money away in strange places.
Moja majka uvijek sakriva novac negdje na čudnim mjestima.
stay away
To avoid someone or something, or not go near a person or place.
Izbjegavati nekoga ili nešto, ili se ne približavati osobi ili mjestu.
Stay away from my sister or you'll have to deal with me.
Drži se podalje od moje sestre ili ćeš imati posla sa mnom.
stay off
to not go on, touch, or use something; to avoid being on a place or using something.
Ne ići na, ne dodirivati ili koristiti nešto; izbjegavati biti na nekom mjestu ili koristiti nešto.
Stay off my property or I'll call the police.
Molim te, drži se podalje od moje imovine ili ću pozvati policiju.
stay on
to continue to be in a place or position after others have left or after you were expected to leave
nastaviti biti na mjestu ili poziciji nakon što su drugi otišli ili nakon što se očekivalo da odeš
I've decided to stay on at my current job.
Odlučio sam ostati na svom trenutnom poslu.
stay over
to spend the night at someone else's place instead of going home.
prenoćiti kod nekoga umjesto da se vraćaš kući.
As a child, my friend and I would often stay over at each other's houses.
Kao djeca, moj prijatelj i ja često smo prespavali kod jedno drugoga.
stay up
to not go to sleep at your usual time; to remain awake longer than normal, especially at night
ne ići spavati u uobičajeno vrijeme; ostati budan duže nego inače, osobito noću
I stayed up all night to prepare for my presentation.
Cijelu noć sam ostao budan kako bih se pripremio za prezentaciju.
step down
to leave an important job or official position, usually so someone else can take over
napustiti važan posao ili službeni položaj, obično kako bi netko drugi preuzeo tu poziciju
Mr. Lee announced his decision to step down from public office.
Gospodin Lee je najavio svoju odluku da odstupi s javne funkcije.
step in
to become involved in a situation, especially to help, solve a problem, or stop something bad from happening
uključiti se u situaciju, posebno da bi se pomoglo, riješio problem ili spriječilo nešto loše
Laura is always stepping in when her friends are arguing.
Laura uvijek uskače kad se njezini prijatelji svađaju.
step up
to increase the speed, amount, or effort of something; to do something more quickly or with greater intensity.
Povećati brzinu, količinu ili trud nečega; raditi nešto brže ili intenzivnije.
We need to step up our efforts if we want to win the competition.
Moramo pojačati naše napore ako želimo pobijediti na natjecanju.
step up
to take more responsibility or take action, especially when something important needs to be done
preuzeti više odgovornosti ili poduzeti korake, osobito kada nešto važno treba biti učinjeno
We need to step up our routine if we hope to be selected for the show.
Moramo pojačati rutinu ako se nadamo da ćemo biti izabrani za emisiju.
stick about
to stay in a place and not leave, usually because you might be needed or something is expected to happen soon.
Ostati na jednom mjestu i ne otići, obično zato što bi mogao biti potreban ili se uskoro nešto očekuje.
Please stick about in case we need your help with the conference later.
Molim te ostani u blizini u slučaju da nam kasnije zatreba tvoja pomoć za konferenciju.
stick by
To stay loyal and continue to support someone or something, especially in difficult times.
Ostati odan i nastaviti podržavati nekoga ili nešto, posebno u teškim vremenima.
Jenny promised to stick by Richard during his illness.
Jenny je obećala biti uz Richarda tijekom njegove bolesti.
stick out
To continue dealing with an unpleasant or difficult situation until it is finished, instead of quitting.
Nastaviti izdržavati neugodnu ili tešku situaciju do kraja, umjesto da odustaneš.
I have stuck out many unpleasant jobs because I needed the money.
Izdržao sam mnoge neugodne poslove jer mi je trebao novac.
stick out
To be very noticeable, or to extend beyond the surface of something.
Biti jako uočljiv ili izvirivati iz površine nečega.
That yellow house really sticks out from a distance!
Ta žuta kuća stvarno upada u oči izdaleka!
stick to
To continue doing something or to keep using the same thing, without changing it.
Nastaviti raditi nešto ili nastaviti koristiti isto bez promjene.
I think I'll stick to my usual routine and go for a run in the morning.
Mislim da ću pridržavati se svoje uobičajene rutine i ujutro ići trčati.
stick up
to support or defend someone or something, especially when they are being criticized or treated unfairly. Similar to 'stand up for'.
Podržati ili braniti nekoga ili nešto, osobito kada su kritizirani ili nepravedno tretirani. Slično izrazu 'zastupati'.
It's important to stick up for your friends if someone is being mean to them.
Važno je zastupati svoje prijatelje ako im netko čini nešto loše.
stick up
To threaten someone, especially in a public place like a bank or store, with a weapon in order to steal from them.
Prijetiti nekome, osobito na javnom mjestu poput banke ili trgovine, oružjem s ciljem pljačke.
Robbers stuck up the local bank yesterday.
Pljačkaši su jučer opljačkali lokalnu banku.
stick with
To continue doing, using, or supporting something, and not change it.
Nastaviti raditi, koristiti ili podržavati nešto, i ne mijenjati to.
I'll stick with my original opinion of James.
Ja ću ostati pri svom izvornom mišljenju o Jamesu.
stink out
To make a place smell very bad, usually so much that people don't want to stay there.
Učiniti da neko mjesto jako smrdi, obično toliko da ljudi ne žele ondje ostati.
The dead animal was stinking out the shed.
Mrtva životinja je usmrdila šupu.
stir up
To cause problems, strong emotions, or trouble, often by making people feel angry or excited.
Izazvati probleme, jake emocije ili nevolje, često tako što izazivate bijes ili uzbuđenje kod ljudi.
You'll only stir things up if you bring up that topic during the meeting.
Samo ćeš uzburkati stvari još više ako spomeneš tu temu na sastanku.
stop up
to fill or block a hole or opening so that nothing can pass through
popuniti ili blokirati rupu ili otvor kako ništa ne bi moglo proći kroz njega
The sink is stopped up with congealed cooking fat.
Sudoper je začepljen stvrdnutom masnoćom od kuhanja.
straighten out
to fix a problem or make something clear and organized
riješiti problem ili nešto učiniti jasnim i organiziranim
We need to straighten out this misunderstanding before the meeting.
Moramo razjasniti ovaj nesporazum prije sastanka.
straighten up
to make yourself or something stand or sit in a more upright, straight position
učiniti sebe ili nešto da stoji ili sjedi u uspravnijem, ravnijem položaju
We need to straighten the fence up before it collapses completely.
Moramo ispraviti ogradu uspravno prije nego što se potpuno sruši.
stretch along
to extend or spread over a long area next to something
protegnuti se ili rasprostirati duž dugačkog područja uz nešto
The mountains stretch along the coastline.
Planine se protežu duž obale.
stretch out
to make something longer or to lie down with your body extended
učiniti nešto duljim ili leći s ispruženim tijelom
After a long day, she likes to stretch out on the sofa and relax.
Nakon dugog dana voli se ispružiti na kauču i opustiti.
strike down
To cause someone to become very ill or to die suddenly, often due to illness or an unexpected event.
Uzrokovati da netko ozbiljno oboli ili iznenada umre, često zbog bolesti ili neočekivanog događaja.
He was struck down by a sudden illness.
Iznenadna bolest ga je srušila.
strike down
To officially end or remove a law, rule, or decision because it is judged to be illegal or wrong.
Službeno ukinuti ili ukloniti zakon, pravilo ili odluku jer se smatraju nezakonitima ili pogrešnima.
The court struck down the law as unconstitutional.
Sud je ukinuo zakon kao neustavan.
strike off
To officially remove someone or something from a list, group, or record, often as a punishment or because they no longer qualify.
Službeno ukloniti nekoga ili nešto s popisa, iz grupe ili evidencije, često kao kaznu ili jer više ne ispunjava uvjete.
After the investigation, the doctor was struck off the medical register.
Nakon istrage, liječnik je izbrisan iz liječničkog registra.
strike out
to fail or not succeed, especially after trying to do something
ne uspjeti ili ne ostvariti uspjeh, osobito nakon pokušaja
I've struck out in two businesses.
U dva sam posla propao.
strike out
To start doing something independently, especially living, working, or going somewhere by yourself, without help from others.
Započeti nešto samostalno, osobito živjeti, raditi ili otići negdje bez pomoći drugih.
After finishing college, she decided to strike out on her own and moved to a new city.
Nakon što je završila fakultet, odlučila je krenuti samostalno i preselila se u novi grad.
strike up
to begin something, such as a conversation, friendship, or music, often in a social situation.
započeti nešto, poput razgovora, prijateljstva ili glazbe, često u društvenoj situaciji.
He tried to strike up a conversation with the new student at the party.
Pokušao je započeti razgovor s novim učenikom na zabavi.
strip down
To strongly criticize or scold someone, usually because they did something wrong.
Jako strogo kritizirati ili grditi nekoga, obično zato što je učinio nešto loše.
The coach stripped down the team after their poor performance in the game.
Trener je žestoko izgrdio tim nakon loše igre.
strip down
to take something apart so that only its basic or essential parts remain, usually for repair, cleaning, or inspection
rastaviti nešto tako da ostanu samo osnovni ili nužni dijelovi, obično radi popravka, čišćenja ili pregleda
The engineers stripped down the machine to check for broken parts.
Inženjeri su rastavili stroj kako bi provjerili slomljene dijelove.
strip down
to take off all or most of your clothes, usually for medical reasons or to get ready for something
Skinuti svu ili većinu odjeće, obično iz medicinskih razloga ili da se pripremiš za nešto
I was told to strip down for the physical check-up.
Rečeno mi je da se skinem za liječnički pregled.
subscribe to
to sign up to regularly receive or pay for something, like a magazine, a service, or a channel
prijaviti se za redovito primanje ili plaćanje nečega, poput časopisa, usluge ili kanala
I subscribe to four monthly magazines.
Imam pretplatu na četiri mjesečna časopisa.
suck in
To get involved in an unpleasant or difficult situation, often without wanting to.
Uvući se u neugodnu ili tešku situaciju, često nevoljko.
Samantha was sucked into the argument between her friends.
Samantha je uvućena u svađu među svojim prijateljima.
suck in
To bring something inside your mouth or body using suction, like breathing or drinking.
Unijeti nešto u usta ili tijelo pomoću usisavanja, poput disanja ili pijenja.
She sucked in the smoothie through a straw.
Ona je usisala smoothie kroz slamku.
suck up
To say or do nice things to someone, usually someone in authority, because you want them to like you or give you something.
Reći ili učiniti lijepe stvari nekome, obično autoritetu, jer želiš da te voli ili ti nešto daje.
Joseph tried to suck up to the director to make a good impression.
Joseph je pokušao ulizivati se ravnatelju da ostavi dobar dojam.
suck up
to use suction to pull something into a space or container, like a vacuum cleaner taking in dust or liquid.
Usisavanjem povući nešto u prostor ili posudu, kao što usisavač usisava prašinu ili tekućinu.
The vacuum cleaner only sucks up some of the dirt.
Usisavač usisa samo dio prljavštine.
sum up
To find the total amount by adding numbers or amounts together. Synonym: 'add up'.
Pronaći ukupan iznos zbrajanjem brojeva ili iznosa zajedno. Sinonim: 'zbrojiti'.
Can anyone sum up my tax deductions for me?
Može li netko zbrojiti moje porezne olakšice za mene?
sum up
to briefly state the main points or the most important information about something
ukratko iznijeti glavne točke ili najvažnije informacije o nečemu
Can you sum up the movie for me?
Možeš li mi sažeti film?
sweat off
To lose weight or remove something from your body by sweating, usually through exercise or being in a hot place.
Izgubiti težinu ili izbaciti nešto iz tijela znojenjem, obično vježbanjem ili boravkom na toplom mjestu.
Sweat off those extra pounds by working out at the gym.
Iznoji te suvišne kilograme vježbanjem u teretani.
sweep aside
To quickly move someone or something out of the way, often with little concern.
Brzo maknuti nekoga ili nešto sa strane, često bez previše brige.
The security guards swept aside the crowds when the movie star arrived.
Zaštitari su odmaknuli gomilu kad je stigla filmska zvijezda.
sweep away
To make someone feel very strong emotions, especially excitement or love, so that they forget everything else.
Natjerati nekoga da osjeća vrlo snažne emocije, osobito uzbuđenje ili ljubav, tako da zaboravi sve ostalo.
Jack swept Angela away with his romantic proposal.
Jack je očarao Angelu svojom romantičnom prosidbom.
swell up
To become larger than normal, often because of injury, illness, or a reaction to something.
Postati veće od normalnog, često zbog ozljede, bolesti ili reakcije na nešto.
Her finger swelled up when she slammed it in the door.
Njezin prst je otečao kad ga je prikliještila vratima.
swing out
to move something outward in an arc or wide motion, usually by moving your arm or hand away from your body.
pomicati nešto prema vanu u luku ili širokom pokretu, obično pomicanjem ruke dalje od tijela.
He swung out his arm to point at the oncoming bus.
On je zamahnuo rukom prema van da pokaže na dolazeći autobus.
switch off
to stop a machine or device from working by turning a button or switch. A more common way to say this is 'turn off'.
Zaustaviti stroj ili uređaj okretanjem gumba ili prekidača. Češće se koristi izraz 'ugasiti'.
Remember to switch off the television before you go out.
Ne zaboravi ugasiti televizor prije izlaska.
switch on
To make a machine or electronic device start working by pressing a button or turning a switch.
Pokrenuti stroj ili elektronički uređaj pritiskom na gumb ili okretanjem prekidača.
Switch on the lights when it gets dark.
Upali svjetla kad padne mrak.
switch over
to change from one thing to another, especially from using or doing one thing to using or doing something different.
Prijeći s jedne stvari na drugu, posebno s korištenja ili obavljanja jedne stvari na nešto drugo.
We're switching over our insurance to a more comprehensive company.
Mi prebacujemo naše osiguranje u sveobuhvatniju tvrtku.
tag along
To go somewhere with someone when you haven't been specifically invited, often just to be with them.
Ići negdje s nekim iako niste posebno pozvani, često samo da budete s njima.
My little sister always wants to tag along when I go to the park with my friends.
Moja mlađa sestra uvijek želi poći sa mnom kad idem u park s prijateljima.
take after
to look or behave like an older family member, such as a parent or grandparent
izgledati ili se ponašati kao stariji član obitelji, poput roditelja ili bake/djeda
Mikayla takes after her aunt in both appearance and personality.
Mikayla podsjeća na svoju tetu i izgledom i osobnošću.
take away
To buy prepared food or drink from a restaurant or café and take it with you to eat somewhere else. This is similar to 'take out.'
Kupovati gotovu hranu ili piće iz restorana ili kafića i ponijeti ih da se konzumiraju negdje drugdje. Slično kao 'take out'.
Would you like to eat here or get your food to take away?
Želite li jesti ovdje ili da hranu uzmete za van?
take away
to remove or make something disappear, such as a feeling, problem, or pain.
Ukloniti ili učiniti da nešto nestane, poput osjećaja, problema ili boli.
I wish I could take away your pain.
Volio bih da mogu ukloniti tvoju bol.
take away
to make something seem less good, valuable, or important; to reduce the positive effect of something
Učiniti nešto manje dobrim, vrijednim ili važnim; umanjiti pozitivan učinak nečega
His negative comments didn't take away from the team's success.
Njegovi negativni komentari nisu umanjili uspjeh tima.
take away
to remove someone or something from a place or situation
ukloniti nekoga ili nešto s mjesta ili iz situacije
The police took the suspect away in handcuffs.
Policija je odvela osumnjičenika u lisicama.
take down
to defeat or humiliate someone, especially by showing that they are not as important or skilled as they think
Poniziti ili pobijediti nekoga, posebno pokazujući da nije toliko važan ili sposoban koliko misli.
You really took him down in that debate.
Stvarno si ga spustio u toj raspravi.
take down
to write something on paper or type it, usually so you don't forget it later
nešto zapisati na papir ili upisati, obično da ne zaboravite kasnije
Make sure to take down the notes on the screen as they're not in the textbook.
Obavezno zapiši bilješke s ekrana jer nisu u udžbeniku.
take down
to remove or demolish something, especially a building or structure.
Ukloniti ili srušiti nešto, posebno zgradu ili strukturu.
The old school building will be taken down next month.
Stara školska zgrada bit će srušena sljedećeg mjeseca.
take down
to remove something from a high place, especially from a wall or from where it is hanging.
Ukloniti nešto s visokog mjesta, posebno sa zida ili s mjesta gdje visi.
It's time to take down the Christmas tree.
Vrijeme je da skinemo božićno drvce.
take in
to understand or remember new information; to absorb knowledge
razumjeti ili zapamtiti nove informacije; usvojiti znanje
It was a lot of information to take in during the first class.
Bilo je mnogo informacija za usvojiti tijekom prvog sata.
take in
To let someone stay in your home, usually because they need help or have nowhere to go.
Dopustiti nekome da boravi u vašem domu, obično zato što im treba pomoć ili nemaju gdje otići.
After the storm, many families took in people who lost their houses.
Nakon oluje, mnoge obitelji su primile ljude koji su izgubili kuće.
take in
to go to see or experience something for enjoyment, such as a show, movie, or event.
Otići vidjeti ili doživjeti nešto iz zabave, poput predstave, filma ili događaja.
The tourists decided to take in a Broadway show during their visit to New York.
Turisti su odlučili pogledati Broadway predstavu tijekom posjeta New Yorku.
take in
to trick or deceive someone into believing something that is not true.
Prevariti ili obmanuti nekoga da povjeruje u nešto što nije istina.
I was taken in by a fake email asking for my bank details.
Bio sam prevaren lažnim e-mailom koji je tražio moje bankovne podatke.
take in
to collect or receive money, especially as payment or at an event
skupljati ili primati novac, posebno kao plaćanje ili na događaju
The store hopes to take in a lot of money during the sale.
Trgovina se nada da će prikupiti mnogo novca tijekom rasprodaje.
take off
to leave the ground and begin to fly; to start flying
napustiti tlo i početi letjeti; početi letjeti
The plane will take off at 7:00 PM.
Avion će poletjeti u 19:00.
take off
to leave a place or to go away quickly, especially suddenly or without telling people
napustiti neko mjesto ili otići brzo, posebno iznenada ili bez obavještavanja drugih
I'm going to take off before it gets too late.
Otići ću prije nego što postane prekasno.
take off
When an idea, business, project, or activity starts to become very successful or popular very quickly.
Kada neka ideja, posao, projekt ili aktivnost vrlo brzo postane uspješna ili popularna.
Sandra's business really seems to be taking off these days.
Čini se da Sandrin posao ovih dana stvarno uzlijeće.
take off
to reduce the price of something or to subtract an amount from a total. Similar to 'discount' or 'reduce'.
Smanjiti cijenu nečega ili oduzeti iznos od ukupne sume. Slično kao 'popust' ili 'umanjiti'.
The salesman offered to take 10% off the sales price.
Prodavač je ponudio umanjiti 10% od prodajne cijene.
take off
to remove something, especially clothing or an item from a place or total.
ukloniti nešto, osobito odjeću ili predmet s mjesta ili iz skupa.
Please take off your shoes before entering the house.
Molim te, skini cipele prije ulaska u kuću.
take on
to hire or give someone a job; to employ someone.
Zaposliti ili dati nekome posao.
I've taken a nanny on to help me with my baby.
Unajmila sam dadilju da mi pomogne s bebom.
take on
to begin to have a particular quality, appearance, or responsibility
početi imati određenu kvalitetu, izgled ili odgovornost
She took on the responsibility of managing the team.
Ona je preuzela odgovornost za vođenje tima.
take on
to accept a job, responsibility, or challenge
prihvatiti posao, odgovornost ili izazov
Are you ready to take on the challenge of teaching?
Jesi li spreman prihvatiti izazov podučavanja?
take on
to compete against or challenge someone or something, especially in a contest, fight, or game.
natjecati se protiv nekoga ili izazvati nekoga, posebno u natjecanju, borbi ili igri.
The team was nervous about taking on the reigning champions in the final match.
Tim je bio nervozan zbog sučeljavanja s aktualnim prvacima u finalu.
take out
to remove something from a place or container.
ukloniti nešto iz mjesta ili spremnika.
I need to take out these nails from the wall.
Moram izvaditi ove čavle iz zida.
take out
to invite someone to go somewhere with you, especially for a meal or entertainment, usually as a date.
Pozvati nekoga da ide negdje s tobom, osobito na večeru ili zabavu, obično kao spoj.
Dave asked Julie if he could take her out to dinner this weekend.
Dave je pitao Julie može li ju izvesti na večeru ovog vikenda.
take over
to start doing something that someone else was doing, or to begin to be in charge of something
Početi raditi nešto što je netko drugi radio ili preuzeti odgovornost za nešto.
I'll be taking over the payments for the car.
Ja ću preuzeti otplatu za auto.
take to
to start doing something regularly, especially as a habit or because you enjoy it
počneš raditi nešto redovito, posebno iz navike ili jer ti se sviđa
My neighbor has taken to jogging every morning since spring started.
Moj susjed je počeo trčati svako jutro otkad je počelo proljeće.
take up
to use or fill a particular amount of space, time, or attention.
koristiti ili ispuniti određenu količinu prostora, vremena ili pažnje.
These books are starting to take up too much space in my apartment.
Ove knjige počinju zauzimati previše prostora u mom stanu.
take up
to start doing something new, like a hobby, activity, or job
početi raditi nešto novo, poput hobija, aktivnosti ili posla
She took up painting last year to relax after work.
Prošle godine je počela slikati radi opuštanja nakon posla.
talk about
to say things about someone or something; to have a conversation that includes someone or something as the subject
govoriti o nekome ili nečemu; razgovarati na temu nekoga ili nečega
We were just talking about you!
Upravo smo pričali o tebi!
talk down
to speak to someone as if they are not as smart or capable as you are; to speak in a condescending way.
Govori se nekome kao da nije tako pametan ili sposoban kao vi; govoriti s visoka.
My parents often talk down to me, as if I can't understand things.
Moji roditelji često govore s visoka sa mnom, kao da ništa ne razumijem.
talk into
to persuade someone to do something, often by giving them good reasons or encouragement
Uvjeriti nekoga da nešto učini, često davanjem dobrih razloga ili ohrabrivanjem.
She talked her brother into joining the basketball team.
Ona je nagovorila svog brata da se priključi košarkaškom timu.
talk out of
To persuade someone not to do something or to change their mind about doing something.
Nagovoriti nekoga da nešto ne učini ili da promijeni mišljenje.
My friends talked me out of quitting my job when I felt stressed.
Moji prijatelji su me nagovorili da ne dam otkaz kad sam bio pod stresom.
talk over
to discuss something carefully, especially in order to make a decision.
Pažljivo raspraviti nešto, posebno radi donošenja odluke.
We talked the problems over completely and managed to resolve them.
Mi smo temeljito raspravili probleme i uspjeli ih riješiti.
tangle with
to get into a fight, argument, or complicated situation with someone or something
ući u svađu, tučnjavu ili kompliciranu situaciju s nekim ili nečim
The couple tangled with their neighbors over the noise from the party.
Par se posvađao sa susjedima zbog buke s zabave.
tap out
to hit or touch something lightly several times, especially with your fingers, to create a rhythm or pattern.
Lagano udarati ili dodirivati nešto više puta, osobito prstima, kako bi se stvorio ritam ili uzorak.
What is the rhythm that you're tapping out on the table?
Koji ritam tapkaš po stolu?
team up
to work together with someone to achieve a common goal
raditi zajedno s nekim kako bi se postigao zajednički cilj
Let's team up with Mark to finish this project faster.
Hajdemo se udružiti s Markom da završimo ovaj projekt brže.
tear away
To pull something away quickly and forcefully, often with effort.
Naglo i snažno nešto otrgnuti, često uz napor.
He tore the bandage away even though it hurt.
On je otrgnuo zavoj od sebe iako ga je boljelo.
tear down
To completely destroy or remove a building or structure.
Potpuno uništiti ili ukloniti zgradu ili strukturu.
The house on the corner is going to be torn down.
Kuća na uglu će biti srušena.
tear into
to criticize someone very harshly or aggressively
kritizirati nekoga vrlo oštro ili agresivno
Amanda tore into her husband for flirting with other women.
Amanda je napala svog muža jer je flertao s drugim ženama.
tear up
to break something into small pieces by pulling it apart, usually with your hands.
Razbiti nešto na male komade povlačenjem, obično rukama.
Callisa tore Carlos's letter up in anger.
Callisa je iz ljutnje podrala Carlosovo pismo u komadiće.
tell off
To speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong.
Ljutito govoriti nekom zbog toga što je učinio nešto loše.
The teacher told the student off for talking during the lesson.
Učitelj je ukorio učenika zbog pričanja tijekom sata.
tell on
to inform someone in authority about another person's bad or wrong behavior, often to get them in trouble
Obavijestiti vlasti o nečijem lošem ponašanju, često da bi ga doveli u nevolju.
Meryl told on Alex for trying to cheat on the test.
Meryl je ocinkala Alexa jer je pokušao varati na testu.
tense up
to become nervous or have your muscles become tight because you are worried or anxious
postati nervozan ili zategnuti mišiće zbog brige ili tjeskobe
I always tense up before a piano competition.
Uvijek se zgrčim prije natjecanja na klaviru.
thin out
to make something less crowded or less thick by removing some parts or people
učiniti nešto manje gusto ili manje pretrpano uklanjanjem dijelova ili ljudi
We need to thin out the crowd so everyone has more space.
Moramo prorediti mnoštvo tako da svi imaju više prostora.
think of
to remember or have someone or something in your mind; to consider someone or something.
Sjećati se ili imati nekoga/nešto na umu; uzeti u obzir nekoga/nešto.
I often think of my family when I'm far from home.
Često mislím na svoju obitelj kad sam daleko od kuće.
think out
to carefully plan or consider all the details of something before making a decision or taking action
pažljivo isplanirati ili razmotriti sve detalje prije donošenja odluke ili poduzimanja radnje
The judge decided that the defendant had thought out the crime very thoroughly.
Sudac je zaključio da je optuženik vrlo temeljito promislio zločin.
think over
to spend some time considering something carefully before making a decision
provoditi neko vrijeme pažljivo razmišljajući o nečemu prije donošenja odluke
Have you thought over the job offer?
Jesi li razmislio o ponudi za posao?
think up
to invent or imagine something, especially a new idea, excuse, or plan
izmisliti ili zamisliti nešto, osobito novu ideju, izgovor ili plan
We're going to have to think up a really good excuse for why we've been away so long.
Morat ćemo smisliti stvarno dobar izgovor zašto nas nije bilo tako dugo.
thrash about
to move your body wildly and uncontrollably, often because you are upset, scared, or in pain.
Divlje i nekontrolirano pomicati tijelo, često zbog uzrujanosti, straha ili boli.
Beth thrashes about in her sleep.
Beth se prevrće u snu.
throw away
To get rid of something that you do not want or need anymore by putting it in the trash.
Riješiti se nečega što više ne želiš ili ne trebaš tako da to baciš u smeće.
Don't forget to throw away the empty bottles when you clean up.
Ne zaboravi baciti prazne boce kad čistiš.
throw off
To get rid of an illness by recovering from it.
Riješiti se bolesti tako što se izliječiš.
Has Elizabeth still not thrown off her cold?
Elizabeth još uvijek nije prevladala prehladu?
throw out
to make someone leave a place, such as a home, building, or event, often because they did something wrong
natjerati nekoga da napusti mjesto, poput doma, zgrade ili događaja, često zato što je učinio nešto loše
The teacher threw out the student for being disruptive in class.
Učitelj je izbacio učenika zbog ometanja nastave.
throw up
To bring food or liquid out of your stomach and through your mouth, usually because you are sick. Synonym: 'vomit'.
Izbaciti hranu ili tekućinu iz želuca kroz usta, obično zbog bolesti. Sinonim: 'povraćati'.
Jose threw up all night because he had the stomach flu.
Jose je povraćao cijelu noć jer je imao crijevnu virozu.
tick off
To put a mark (✓) next to something on a list to show it has been checked or completed. It is similar to 'check off'.
Staviti oznaku (✓) pored nečega na popisu kako bi se pokazalo da je provjereno ili završeno. Slično kao 'označiti'.
Make sure to tick off each assignment after you finish it.
Pobrini se da označiš svaki zadatak nakon što ga završiš.
tidy up
to make a place or something clean and organized by putting things in their proper place
učiniti mjesto ili nešto čistim i urednim stavljanjem stvari na njihova prava mjesta
My mother always tells me to tidy up my bedroom.
Mama mi uvijek govori da pospremim svoju sobu.
tie down
To limit someone's freedom or prevent them from doing what they want.
Ograničiti nečiju slobodu ili spriječiti nekoga da radi ono što želi.
My relationship is tying me down.
Moja veza me veže.
tie in
to be connected or go well together with something else
biti povezan ili dobro odgovarati nečemu drugome
How does this work tie in with the larger project that we're focusing on?
Kako se ovaj rad povezuje s većim projektom na kojem radimo?
tie up
To keep someone or something so busy or occupied that they cannot do anything else.
Držati nekoga ili nešto toliko zauzetim da ne mogu raditi ništa drugo.
Work is keeping me a bit tied up at the moment, so I'll have to take a raincheck on tonight's dinner.
Posao me trenutno malo zaokuplja, pa ću morati odgoditi večeru za večeras.
tie up
To fasten or secure someone or something firmly with rope or string so that they cannot move.
Čvrsto vezati ili osigurati nekoga ili nešto užetom ili koncem kako se ne bi mogli kretati.
Tie up the boat so it doesn't drift away.
Priveži čamac da ne otpluta.
time off
Time off means a period when you are not working or do not have to go to school, often to rest or take care of personal things.
Slobodno vrijeme znači razdoblje kada ne radite ili ne morate ići u školu, često za odmor ili rješavanje osobnih stvari.
Maria asked for time off from work to go on vacation.
Maria je tražila slobodno vrijeme na poslu kako bi išla na odmor.
time out
To stop what you are doing and take a short break, especially to rest or calm down.
Prekidati što radiš i uzeti kratku pauzu, osobito radi odmora ili smirivanja.
Time out! I think we all need to take a few minutes to cool down before things escalate out of control.
Pauza! Mislim da svima treba nekoliko minuta da se smirimo prije nego što stvari izmaknu kontroli.
tip off
to secretly give someone a warning or information, usually about something bad or illegal that is going to happen
tajno upozoriti ili informirati nekoga, obično o nečem lošem ili ilegalnom što će se dogoditi
Who tipped off the police that I was hiding the suspect?
Tko je odao policiji da skrivam osumnjičenika?
tip over
To accidentally or purposely make someone or something fall onto its side or upside down.
Slučajno ili namjerno prevrnuti nekoga ili nešto na bok ili naopačke.
Be careful not to tip over the bottle or the liquid will spill.
Pazi da ne prevrneš bocu inače će se tekućina proliti.
tire out
to make someone very tired or exhausted
učiniti nekoga vrlo umornim ili iscrpljenim
Running after small children all day can really tire you out.
Trčanje za malom djecom cijeli dan može te stvarno izmoriti.
tone down
to make something less strong, less forceful, or less extreme; to make something gentler or more moderate
učiniti nešto manje snažnim, manje silovitim ili manje ekstremnim; učiniti nešto blažim ili umjerenijim
You need to tone down your language if you want people to listen to you.
Moraš ublažiti svoj jezik ako želiš da te ljudi slušaju.
tone up
to make your muscles firmer, stronger, and look better by doing exercise
učiniti mišiće čvršćima, jačima i ljepšima kroz vježbanje
Caroline could see how she had toned up since starting her daily gym routine.
Caroline je mogla vidjeti koliko se učvrstila otkako je počela s dnevnom rutinom u teretani.
top off
to finish something in a special or memorable way, especially by adding a final touch or event
završiti nešto na poseban ili nezaboravan način, posebno dodavanjem završne točke ili događaja
To top off the night, the newly-weds celebrated with expensive champagne.
Za zaokružiti večer, mladenci su slavili skupim šampanjcem.
toss away
To get rid of something or someone by throwing them away because you don't want or need them.
Riješiti se nečega ili nekoga tako da ga baciš jer ga više ne želiš ili ti nije potreban.
You can't toss me away like a piece of trash.
Ne možeš me samo baciti daleko kao smeće.
toss in
To quickly add or include something, often casually or without much preparation.
Brzo dodati ili uključiti nešto, često neformalno ili bez puno pripreme.
Toss in some croutons before serving the soup.
Ubaci nekoliko krutona prije posluživanja juhe.
touch on
to mention or briefly talk about a subject in speech or writing
spomenuti ili kratko se dotaknuti teme u govoru ili pisanju
My suggestions touch on the issue that was raised at yesterday's meeting.
Moji prijedlozi dotiču pitanje koje je izneseno na jučerašnjem sastanku.
touch up
to make small changes or improvements to something, usually to improve its appearance or fix minor problems
Napraviti male promjene ili poboljšanja na nečemu, obično za poboljšanje izgleda ili ispravljanje manjih problema.
The photos had been so heavily touched up that I didn't even recognize myself!
Fotografije su bile toliko retuširane da se nisam ni prepoznala!
toy with
to think about or consider something casually, without making a serious decision
razmišljati ili razmatrati nešto olako, bez ozbiljne odluke
I've toyed with the idea of quitting my job and traveling the world.
Igrao sam se mišlju da dam otkaz i putujem svijetom.
track down
to find someone or something after searching for them, especially when it is difficult.
Pronaći nekoga ili nešto nakon duge potrage, posebno kada je teško.
The police were able to track the suspect down after a long investigation.
Policija je uspjela pronaći osumnjičenog nakon dugotrajne istrage.
travel along
to move from one place to another by following a specific road, path, or route
kretati se s jednog mjesta na drugo prateći određenu cestu, stazu ili rutu
Mike and June plan to travel along the coastline of Greece in the summer.
Mike i June planiraju putovati duž grčke obale tijekom ljeta.
trigger off
to cause something to start suddenly, usually a series of events or a reaction.
Uzrokovati da nešto počne iznenada, obično niz događaja ili reakciju.
The news of the layoffs triggered off protests among the workers.
Vijest o otkazima je pokrenula prosvjede među radnicima.
trim down
to make something smaller or less by removing extra parts; to reduce the size or amount of something
učiniti nešto manjim ili manje uklanjanjem suvišnih dijelova; smanjiti veličinu ili količinu nečega
I need to trim down my essay to fit the word limit.
Moram skratiti svoj esej da bih ga uklopio u zadani broj riječi.
trip up
To make someone stumble or fall by catching their foot, or to make someone make a mistake.
Navesti nekoga da se spotakne ili padne ili da napravi pogrešku.
Be careful not to trip up on the loose rug.
Pazi da se ne spotakneš o labavi tepih.
try for
to attempt to achieve or get something, usually a prize, award, or position.
Pokušati postići ili dobiti nešto, obično nagradu, priznanje ili poziciju.
I'm going to try for straight As this semester.
Ove ću sezone pokušati dobiti sve petice.
try on
to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or looks good before you buy or wear it
obući odjeću da vidiš odgovara li ti ili ti dobro stoji prije nego što je kupiš ili obučeš
May I try on this dress?
Mogu li isprobati ovu haljinu?
try out
to use or do something to see if you like it or if it works well.
Koristiti ili napraviti nešto kako bi vidio sviđa li ti se ili radi li dobro.
I want to try out that new restaurant this weekend.
Želim isprobati onaj novi restoran ovaj vikend.
try out
to compete or audition to become part of a team, group, or show.
Natjecati se ili otići na audiciju da postanete dio tima, grupe ili emisije.
Penny tries out for lots of television shows because she wants to be an actress.
Penny ide na audicije za mnoge televizijske emisije jer želi postati glumica.
tuck in
To start eating food with enthusiasm, especially when you are hungry. Often used informally at mealtimes.
Početi jesti s entuzijazmom, posebno kad ste gladni. Često se koristi neformalno tijekom obroka.
Dinner is ready. Tuck in, everyone!
Večera je gotova. Navalite, svi!
tune in
To set your radio, TV, or other device to a particular channel or station so you can listen or watch a broadcast.
Namjestiti radio, TV ili drugi uređaj na određeni kanal ili stanicu kako bi mogao slušati ili gledati prijenos.
Tune in at 8 PM to watch the live football match.
Podesi u 20 sati da gledaš prijenos nogometne utakmice uživo.
turn around
to change direction and go back the opposite way, or to make someone or something do this.
promijeniti smjer i vratiti se natrag, ili natjerati nekoga/nešto da to učini.
Turn around so I can see your face.
Okreni se da mogu vidjeti tvoje lice.
turn away
to move your body or face so that you are not looking at someone or something
pomići tijelo ili lice tako da ne gledaš nekoga ili nešto
Turn away from Shaun and focus on your work.
Molim te, okreni se od Shauna i fokusiraj se na svoj posao.
turn away
to stop being involved with something or to reject it; to choose not to support or be part of something anymore.
Prestatiti biti uključen u nešto ili to odbiti; odabrati više ne podržavati ili biti dio nečega.
Mackenzie has turned away from her job as a doctor and is becoming a politician.
Mackenzie se odmaknula od svog posla liječnice i postaje političarka.
turn away
to refuse to allow someone to enter a place or take part in something.
Odbiti nekome ulaz ili sudjelovanje u nečemu.
We were turned away at the entrance because the concert was sold out.
Bili smo odbijeni na ulazu jer je koncert bio rasprodan.
turn down
to make something, like the volume or temperature, lower or less strong
učiniti nešto, poput glasnoće ili temperature, nižim ili slabijim
Please turn down the air conditioning.
Molim te, smanji klimu.
turn in
To give something to someone in authority or to the proper place, or to report someone to the authorities.
Predati nešto nadležnoj osobi ili na pravo mjesto, ili prijaviti nekoga vlastima.
I turned my homework in before the deadline.
Predao sam domaću zadaću prije roka.
turn off
to make someone lose interest in or dislike something or someone.
Natjerati nekoga da izgubi interes ili ne zavoli nešto ili nekoga.
Her attitude has turned me off.
Njezin stav me je odbio.
turn off
To stop a machine or device from working by pressing a button or switch. Synonym: 'switch off'.
Zaustaviti rad stroja ili uređaja pritiskom na tipku ili prekidač. Sinonim: 'ugasiti'.
Remember to turn off the television before you go out.
Ne zaboravi ugasiti televizor prije nego što odeš.
turn off
to leave one road and start driving on another road
napustiti jednu cestu i početi voziti drugom
Turn off the highway at the next exit.
Skreni s autoceste na sljedećem izlazu.
turn on
to make a device start working by switching a button or control; to start something such as a machine or light.
Učiniti da uređaj počne raditi pritiskom na gumb ili prekidač; pokrenuti nešto poput stroja ili svjetla.
Could you turn on the TV? I want to watch the news.
Možeš li uključiti televizor? Želim gledati vijesti.
turn on
to suddenly attack or become hostile towards someone or something, especially someone you were previously friendly with.
iznenada napasti ili postati neprijateljski raspoložen prema nekome ili nečemu, posebno prema nekome kome ste prije bili prijatelj.
In the argument, she suddenly turned on her best friend and started shouting.
U svađi se iznenada okrenula protiv svoje najbolje prijateljice i počela vikati.
turn on
to make someone interested in something for the first time
učiniti nekoga zainteresiranim za nešto po prvi put
My previous girlfriend turned me on to musical theatre.
Moja bivša djevojka me upoznala s mjuziklom.
turn out
to come together or gather for a public event or activity
okupljati se ili dolaziti radi javnog događaja ili aktivnosti
A large crowd is expected to turn out for the royal wedding.
Očekuje se da će veliki broj ljudi doći na kraljevsko vjenčanje.
turn out
To switch off a light or electrical device.
Isključiti svjetlo ili električni uređaj.
Remember to turn out the lights before you leave the room.
Sjeti se ugasiti svjetla prije nego što izađeš iz sobe.
turn out
to happen in a particular way or to be discovered as a result; often used when the truth or result is different from what was expected.
dogoditi se na određeni način ili se pokazati kao rezultat; često se koristi kada je istina ili rezultat drugačiji od očekivanog.
He turned out to be a really nice person, even though I was nervous to meet him.
Pokazao se kao zaista dobra osoba, iako sam bio nervozan što ga upoznajem.
turn out
to make or produce something, especially in large quantities
napraviti ili proizvesti nešto, posebno u velikim količinama
The factory turns out thousands of smartphones every week.
Tvornica proizvodi tisuće pametnih telefona svaki tjedan.
turn over
to move someone or something so that the other side is facing up or visible
pomicati nekoga ili nešto tako da druga strana bude okrenuta prema gore ili vidljiva
The nurses turned me over to administer the injection.
Medicinske sestre su me okrenule na drugu stranu za davanje injekcije.
turn over
to make a particular amount of money from sales in a business during a certain period
ostvariti određenu količinu novca od prodaje u poslu tijekom određenog razdoblja
How much money does your shop turn over each month?
Koliko novca tvoja trgovina ostvari promet svaki mjesec?
turn over
to start running, especially when talking about an engine; also, to flip something to the other side.
Početi raditi (posebno za motor); takođe, okrenuti nešto na drugu stranu.
The engine was turning over but the car wouldn't start.
Motor je okretao, ali auto nije palio.
turn over
to feel nervous or uncomfortable in your stomach, often because of strong emotions like fear, excitement, or anxiety
osjećati nervozu ili nelagodu u želucu, često zbog jakih emocija poput straha, uzbuđenja ili tjeskobe
My stomach has been turning over all morning because I'm so nervous about the exam.
Cijelo jutro mi se želudac prevrće jer sam tako nervozan zbog ispita.
turn over
To give someone to the authorities, such as the police.
Predati nekoga vlastima, poput policije.
We're going to have to turn you over to the police.
Morat ćemo te predati policiji.
turn over
To think about something carefully before making a decision.
Pažljivo razmisliti o nečemu prije donošenja odluke.
Turn it over in your mind and let me know what you think.
Razmisli o tome i reci mi što misliš.
turn to
To start doing or using something, especially when you need help or a solution.
Početi raditi ili koristiti nešto, posebno kada trebate pomoć ili rješenje.
When I have a problem, I usually turn to my best friend for advice.
Kad imam problem, obično se obratim najboljem prijatelju za savjet.
turn up
to discover or find something unexpectedly, especially during a search or investigation.
Nešto iznenada otkriti ili pronaći, posebno tijekom potrage ili istrage.
The police investigation has turned up some important clues.
Policijska istraga je pronašla nekoliko važnih tragova.
up to
To be doing or involved in something (often used to ask about someone's activities).
Biti zaposlen ili uključen u nešto (često se koristi za pitanje čime se netko bavi).
What have you been up to lately?
Čime si bio zaposlen u posljednje vrijeme?
urge on
To strongly encourage someone to do something or to push them to take a particular action.
Snažno potaknuti nekoga da učini nešto ili ga pogurati na određeno djelovanje.
The coach urged the team on during the last few minutes of the game.
Trener je potaknuo ekipu da nastavi u zadnjim minutama utakmice.
use up
to finish or consume all of something so that nothing is left
potrošiti ili iskoristiti sve od nečega tako da ništa ne ostane
We used up all the milk, so we need to buy more.
Potrošili smo svo mlijeko, pa trebamo kupiti još.
usher in
to cause or introduce something new or important, especially when starting a new period, event, or change
uzrokovati ili uvesti nešto novo ili važno, osobito pri početku novog razdoblja, događaja ili promjene
The new millennium ushered in many changes in the way we live.
Novo tisućljeće donijelo je mnogo promjena u naš način života.
usher out
to kindly guide or lead someone out of a place, such as a building or room
ljubazno nekoga odvesti ili ispratiti van, primjerice iz zgrade ili sobe
The staff ushered out the audience after the concert was over.
Osoblje je ispratilo van publiku nakon koncerta.
vomit up
to bring food or liquid from the stomach out through the mouth, usually because you are sick. 'Vomit up' means the same as 'throw up'.
Izbaciti hranu ili tekućinu iz želuca kroz usta, obično zato što ste bolesni. 'Vomit up' znači isto što i 'throw up'.
Jose vomited up her dinner because she felt very sick.
Jose je povratila večeru jer joj je bilo jako loše.
vote in
To choose someone or something for a position by voting in an official election.
Izabrati nekoga ili nešto na poziciju glasanjem na službenim izborima.
They voted in a new mayor last night.
Sinoć su izabrali novog gradonačelnika.
vouch for
to say that you believe someone or something is good, honest, or true, usually based on your own experience
reći da vjeruješ da je netko ili nešto dobro, pošteno ili istinito, obično na temelju vlastitog iskustva
I need you to vouch for my whereabouts that night at the trial.
Trebam da posvjedočiš gdje sam bio te noći na suđenju.
wait on
to serve someone, especially by bringing them food or drinks in a restaurant or at home
poslužiti nekoga, osobito donošenjem hrane ili pića u restoranu ili kod kuće
The waiter came to wait on us at the restaurant.
Konobar je došao poslužiti nas u restoranu.
wake up
to stop sleeping and become conscious; to make someone stop sleeping.
Prestati spavati i postati svjestan; probuditi nekoga.
What time do you usually wake up during the week?
U koliko sati obično ustaješ tijekom tjedna?
walk about
to walk or move around a place with no special purpose or direction, often just exploring or passing time. Synonym: 'walk around'.
Šetati ili se kretati po nekom mjestu bez posebne svrhe ili smjera, često samo istražujući ili ubijajući vrijeme. Sinonim: 'lutati'.
Mallory walked about the garden while Alistair finished breakfast.
Mallory je lutala vrtom dok je Alistair doručkovao.
walk away
to leave a person, place, or situation by moving away, usually on foot, often because you don't want to deal with them or it anymore
napustiti osobu, mjesto ili situaciju tako da se udaljite pješice, često zato što više ne želite imati posla s njima
Don't walk away from me while I'm talking to you!
Nemoj odšetati od mene dok razgovaram s tobom!
walk off
to leave a place or situation suddenly and by walking, often without telling anyone
iznenada napustiti mjesto ili situaciju odlazeći pješice, često bez da se ikome kaže
Why did you just walk off without waiting for me?
Zašto si samo otišao bez da si me pričekao?
walk off
to take something that isn't yours without asking or without anyone noticing, usually by leaving with it
uzeti nešto što nije tvoje bez pitanja ili da itko primijeti, obično tako da to odneseš
It looks like someone walked off with my lunch from the office fridge.
Čini se da je netko odnio moj ručak iz uredskog hladnjaka.
walk out
to leave a place or stop doing something because you are angry or do not agree with it; often used when people stop working as a form of protest (go on strike).
Napustiti mjesto ili prestati nešto raditi zbog ljutnje ili neslaganja; često se koristi kada ljudi prestanu raditi u znak prosvjeda (štrajk).
The factory workers walked out in protest of their low wages.
Radnici u tvornici su napustili radna mjesta u znak prosvjeda zbog niskih plaća.
walk over
to defeat someone or something very easily, without much effort
pobijediti nekoga ili nešto vrlo lako, bez puno truda
Bruce walked over the other teams in the debate contest.
Bruce je pregazio ostale ekipe na natjecanju u debatiranju.
wall in
To surround or enclose something or someone by building a wall around them.
Okružiti ili zatvoriti nešto ili nekoga izgradnjom zida oko njih.
We're going to wall in our front garden to make it more private.
Namjeravamo zazidati naš prednji vrt kako bi imali više privatnosti.
ward off
To prevent something unpleasant or dangerous from affecting you, especially by taking action.
Spriječiti nešto neugodno ili opasno da utječe na vas, posebno poduzimanjem radnje.
She wore a scarf to ward off the cold.
Nosila je šal kako bi odagnala hladnoću.
warm to
To gradually start liking someone or something, or to become more interested in them.
Postupno početi voljeti ili biti više zainteresiran za nekoga ili nešto.
It took a few weeks, but Henry's mother finally warmed to the idea of her son dating someone from a different country.
Trebalo je nekoliko tjedana, ali Henryjeva majka je naposljetku prihvatila ideju da joj sin izlazi s nekim iz druge zemlje.
warm up
to make a machine, device, or room reach a suitable or comfortable temperature before using it.
Dovesti stroj, uređaj ili prostoriju na odgovarajuću ili ugodnu temperaturu prije upotrebe.
It's good to warm up your car on cold mornings before driving.
Dobro je zagrijati auto u hladna jutra prije vožnje.
warm up
To do gentle exercises to get your body ready before doing more intense physical activity.
Raditi lagane vježbe da bi tijelo bilo spremno prije intenzivnije fizičke aktivnosti.
You should always warm up before you start running.
Uvijek bi trebao zagrijati se prije nego što počneš trčati.
warm up
To make something or someone warmer, usually by heating or moving.
Učiniti nešto ili nekoga toplijim, obično zagrijavanjem ili kretanjem.
Please warm my coffee up again for me.
Molim te, zagrij mi kavu ponovno.
wash away
To remove dirt or something unwanted from a surface by using water.
Ukloniti prljavštinu ili nešto neželjeno s površine pomoću vode.
Wash away your muddy footprints before coming inside.
Operi blatnjave otiske stopala prije nego uđeš.
wash down
To drink something in order to help swallow food or medicine more easily.
Popiti nešto kako bi se lakše progutala hrana ili lijek.
She washed down the sandwich with a cup of tea.
Zapila je sendvič šalicom čaja.
wash off
To remove dirt, stains, or substances from the surface of something by using water or another liquid.
Ukloniti prljavštinu, mrlje ili tvari s površine nečega pomoću vode ili druge tekućine.
I need to wash off this paint before it dries on my hands.
Moram oprati ovu boju prije nego se osuši na mojim rukama.
wash out
to remove, damage, or destroy something by the force of water
ukloniti, oštetiti ili uništiti nešto snagom vode
The house was washed out by the flood.
Kuću je odnijela poplava.
wash out
to cancel or stop an event because of heavy rain or bad weather
otkazati ili zaustaviti događaj zbog jake kiše ili lošeg vremena
The baseball game was washed out because it started raining hard.
Bejzbol utakmica je otkazana zbog kiše.
wash out
to lose color or brightness, especially because of washing something many times.
izgubiti boju ili sjaj, osobito zbog čestog pranja.
That dress is starting to look a bit washed out.
Ta haljina počinje izgledati pomalo izblijedjelo.
wash out
to make someone very tired or exhausted
učiniti nekoga jako umornim ili iscrpljenim
I was completely washed out by the time I got home from work.
Bio sam potpuno iscrpljen kad sam došao kući s posla.
wash up
to clean your hands, face, or sometimes your body, usually with soap and water
očistiti ruke, lice ili ponekad tijelo, obično sapunom i vodom
Make sure to wash up before dinner.
Pobrini se da se umiješ prije večere.
wash up
(mainly British English) to clean the dishes, cups, and cutlery after a meal using water and soap.
(uglavnom britanski engleski) prati tanjure, šalice i pribor za jelo nakon jela vodom i sapunom.
Since you cooked dinner, I'll wash up the dishes.
Pošto si ti kuhao večeru, ja ću oprati suđe.
watch out
to be careful and pay attention to possible danger or problems around you
biti oprezan i obraćati pažnju na moguće opasnosti ili probleme oko sebe
Watch out for cars when you cross the street.
Pazi na automobile kad prelaziš ulicu.
watch over
to look after or protect someone or something to make sure they are safe
brinuti ili štititi nekoga ili nešto kako bi bili sigurni
Please could you watch over my suitcases while I go to the bathroom?
Možete li, molim vas, paziti na moje kofere dok idem na WC?
water down
to make something weaker or less strong by adding water or by changing it, often to make it easier to accept or less powerful
učiniti nešto slabijim ili manje snažnim dodavanjem vode ili mijenjanjem toga, često kako bi bilo lakše prihvatiti ili manje snažno
The company decided to water down the report before publishing it.
Tvrtka je odlučila razvodniti izvještaj prije objave.
wave off
To dismiss someone or something as not important, or to ignore them in a casual way.
Odbaciti nekoga ili nešto kao nevažno, ili ih ignorirati na ležeran način.
When I saw Adam in the shop today, he waved me off like he didn't care.
Kada sam danas vidio Adama u trgovini, on me samo otjerao rukom kao da ga nije briga.
wear away
to slowly remove or reduce something by long or repeated use, rubbing, or exposure.
Polako ukloniti ili smanjiti nešto dugotrajnom ili ponovljenom uporabom, trljanjem ili izlaganjem.
I need to replace the tires on my car before they wear away completely.
Moram zamijeniti gume na automobilu prije nego se potpuno istroše.
wear down
To gradually make someone feel tired, weak, or less confident, or to make something become thinner or weaker by repeated use.
Postupno nekoga učiniti umornim, slabim ili manje samopouzdanim, ili nešto istanjiti ili oslabiti ponovnom upotrebom.
My job is really starting to wear me down.
Moj posao me stvarno počinje iznurivati.
wear off
To gradually disappear or become less over time, especially after starting out strong.
Postupno nestati ili oslabiti s vremenom, osobito nakon jakog početka.
The smell of her perfume wore off after a few hours.
Miris njezina parfema nestao je nakon nekoliko sati.
wear on
If time wears on, it seems to pass slowly, especially when you are waiting for something or feeling bored.
Ako vrijeme sporo prolazi, čini se da prolazi polako, osobito kada nešto čekate ili vam je dosadno.
The movie seemed to wear on for hours.
Film je izgledao kao da traje satima.
wear out
To make someone very tired or to use something so much that it becomes unusable.
Jako umoriti nekoga ili nešto toliko koristiti da postane neupotrebljivo.
My job is really starting to wear me out.
Moj posao me zaista počinje iscrpljivati.
weed out
To remove people or things that are not wanted or not good enough from a group.
Ukloniti osobe ili stvari koje nisu poželjne ili nisu dovoljno dobre iz grupe.
The company weeded out less productive workers last year.
Tvrtka je prošle godine izbacila manje produktivne radnike.
weigh down
to make someone feel worried, sad, or stressed because of problems or responsibilities
nekoga natjerati da se osjeća zabrinuto, tužno ili pod stresom zbog problema ili odgovornosti
Worrying about money has been weighing me down lately.
Briga o novcu me opterećuje posljednje vrijeme.
weigh on
To make someone feel worried or anxious about something for a long time.
Nekoga dugo vremena činiti zabrinutim ili tjeskobnim zbog nečega.
Harry's financial problems were weighing on his mind.
Harryjevi financijski problemi opterećivali su njegov um.
weight down
To make something or someone heavy by putting weight on them, so they can't move or are harder to move.
Učiniti nešto ili nekoga teškim stavljajući težinu na njih kako se ne bi mogli pomaknuti ili ih je teže pomaknuti.
Please weight down the picnic blanket so it doesn't fly away.
Molim te optereći pokrivač za piknik da ne odleti.
well up
to suddenly start feeling a strong emotion, especially when you begin to cry or almost cry
iznenada početi osjećati snažnu emociju, posebno kada počneš plakati ili si na rubu suza
Amy could feel her eyes welling up as the bride and groom said their vows.
Amy je osjećala kako joj se oči ispunjavaju suzama dok su mladenka i mladoženja izricali svoje zavjete.
wheel around
to turn quickly to face a different direction, especially by turning your body around
Brzo se okrenuti prema drugom smjeru, osobito okrećući cijelo tijelo.
Annette wheeled around and ran when she saw Duncan, whom she wanted to avoid.
Annette se naglo okrenula i pobjegla kad je vidjela Duncana kojeg je željela izbjeći.
wheel around
to push someone or something, like a person in a wheelchair or a cart, from place to place using wheels
gurati nekoga ili nešto, kao osobu u invalidskim kolicima ili kolica, s jednog mjesta na drugo koristeći kotače
I wheeled my brother around the hospital after his surgery.
Nakon operacije sam vozio brata po bolnici.
whip through
to finish something very quickly and easily, often without paying much attention to details
Završiti nešto vrlo brzo i lako, često bez obraćanja pažnje na detalje
Gary whipped through his homework so he could play computer games with his friends.
Gary je brzo završio zadaću kako bi mogao igrati računalne igre s prijateljima.
whip up
to make or prepare something very quickly, especially food or something simple.
Napraviti ili pripremiti nešto vrlo brzo, osobito hranu ili nešto jednostavno.
Vanessa often whips up a salad for dinner when she's in a hurry.
Vanessa često na brzinu pripremi salatu za večeru kada žuri.
whirl around
to spin or turn quickly in a circle, or to make someone or something do this
brzo se okretati u krug ili nekoga/nešto tako okretati
John whirled Stephanie around the dance floor.
John je okrenuo Stephanie po plesnom podiju.
whisk away
to take someone or something somewhere quickly and suddenly, often to a different place
nekoga ili nešto brzo i iznenada odvesti, često na drugo mjesto
Harry whisked his girlfriend away for a romantic weekend.
Harry je odveo svoju djevojku negdje na romantični vikend.
whisk by
to pass by someone or something very quickly and smoothly.
Proći kraj nekoga ili nečega vrlo brzo i glatko.
The sports car whisked by us on the highway.
Sportski automobil je projurio kraj nas na autocesti.
whisk off
To quickly remove something from a surface or from someone, usually by brushing or wiping.
Brzo ukloniti nešto s površine ili s nekoga, obično četkanjem ili brisanjem.
She whisked off the crumbs from the table.
Ona je brzo maknula mrvice sa stola.
whittle away
to gradually reduce or remove something, usually in small amounts
postupno smanjivati ili uklanjati nešto, obično u malim količinama
Over the years, their savings were whittled away by unexpected expenses.
Tijekom godina njihova ušteđevina se postupno smanjivala zbog neočekivanih troškova.
whizz along
To move very quickly, especially referring to vehicles or people traveling fast.
Kretati se vrlo brzo, osobito se odnosi na vozila ili ljude koji putuju brzo.
The train whizzed along the tracks at high speed.
Vlak je jurio tračnicama velikom brzinom.
win over
to persuade someone to support you or to like your idea
uvjeriti nekoga da te podrži ili da mu se svidi tvoja ideja
You need to win over the public if you want to be president one day.
Ako želiš biti predsjednik jednog dana, moraš pridobiti javnost na svoju stranu.
wind up
to finish or bring something, such as an event or activity, to an end
Završiti ili privesti nešto kraju, poput događaja ili aktivnosti.
As the meeting wound up, people started to gather their things and leave.
Kad je sastanak završio, ljudi su počeli skupljati stvari i odlaziti.
wind up
To turn or twist something, such as the handle or knob on a clock, to make it work.
Okrenuti ili zavrnuti nešto, poput ručke ili gumba na satu, da bi radio.
Don't forget to wind up your watch before you go to bed.
Ne zaboravi naviti svoj sat prije spavanja.
wipe away
To remove something, such as liquid, dirt, or tears, by gently rubbing it with your hand or a cloth.
Ukloniti nešto, primjerice tekućinu, prljavštinu ili suze, nježnim brisanjem rukom ili krpom.
She used a tissue to wipe away her tears.
Koristila je maramicu da obriše suze.
wipe out
to completely destroy or remove something so that nothing is left
potpuno uništiti ili ukloniti nešto tako da ništa ne ostane
The flood wiped out the entire village.
Poplava je zbrisala cijelo selo.
wipe up
To clean a surface by removing liquid or dirt with a cloth or paper towel.
Očistiti površinu uklanjanjem tekućine ili prljavštine krpom ili papirnatim ručnikom.
Please wipe up the table when you finish eating breakfast.
Molim te obriši stol čisto kad završis s doručkom.
wolf down
To eat something very quickly and often greedily, as if you are very hungry.
Jesti nešto vrlo brzo i često pohlepno, kao da si jako gladan.
Marina only had a few minutes to wolf down her lunch.
Marina je imala samo nekoliko minuta da proguta svoj ručak.
work at
To put effort and time into improving or achieving something, usually a skill, task, or goal.
Uložiti trud i vrijeme da se nešto poboljša ili postigne, obično vještina, zadatak ili cilj.
Sarah was working at her novel all weekend.
Sarah je radila na svom romanu cijeli vikend.
work off
To get rid of something, like stress, fat, or a debt, by doing physical activity or hard work.
Riješiti se nečega, poput stresa, masnoće ili duga, fizičkom aktivnošću ili napornim radom.
I go jogging every morning to work off my stress.
Trčim svako jutro kako bih izbacio stres.
work on
To spend time and effort trying to improve or complete something.
Provoditi vrijeme i trud pokušavajući poboljšati ili dovršiti nešto.
Sarah was working on her novel all weekend.
Sarah je radila na svom romanu cijeli vikend.
work out
to discover or understand the answer to a problem by thinking about it.
Otkriti ili shvatiti odgovor na problem razmišljanjem o njemu.
Have you managed to work out the answer to the math homework yet?
Jesi li uspio smisliti odgovor na domaću zadaću iz matematike?
work out
to do physical exercise, usually in a gym or as part of a fitness routine
vježbati fizički, obično u teretani ili kao dio fitness rutine
I'm not the kind of person who works out every day.
Nisam osoba koja vježba svaki dan.
work through
to deal with or solve something that is difficult or takes time by working step by step
riješiti nešto teško ili dugotrajno radeći korak po korak
I had to work through my tax forms this weekend.
Morao sam proći kroz porezne obrasce ovaj vikend.
work up
to gradually prepare yourself to achieve or do something more difficult or challenging
postupno se pripremati za postizanje ili izvođenje nečega težeg ili izazovnijeg
Bryan is working up to 100 chin-ups per day.
Bryan se postupno priprema za 100 zgibova dnevno.
wrap up
To cover something or someone completely, usually with paper, cloth, or another material.
Potpuno prekriti nešto ili nekoga, obično papirom, tkaninom ili nekim drugim materijalom.
Wrap up the food with aluminum foil so that it doesn't spoil.
Zamotaj hranu aluminijskom folijom da se ne pokvari.
wrap up
to finish or complete something, especially a task or an event
završiti ili privesti kraju nešto, osobito zadatak ili događaj
The meeting wrapped up an hour earlier than expected.
Sastanak je završen sat vremena ranije nego što se očekivalo.
wring out
To remove extra liquid from something by twisting and squeezing it tightly.
Ukloniti višak tekućine iz nečega uvrtanjem i snažnim stiskanjem.
Belinda wrung out the clothes before hanging them on the line to dry.
Belinda je iscijedila odjeću prije nego što ju je objesila da se osuši.
write down
to put information on paper or in a notebook so you don't forget it
zapisati informacije na papir ili u bilježnicu kako ih ne biste zaboravili
You need to write this down because it's not in the textbook.
Trebaš ovo zapisati jer nije u udžbeniku.
write in
to send a letter, email, or message to an organization or company, especially to give your opinion, ask a question, or request something.
Poslati pismo, e-mail ili poruku organizaciji ili tvrtki, posebno kako biste dali svoje mišljenje, postavili pitanje ili zatražili nešto.
Write in and let the newspaper know your opinion about their latest article.
Napišite i obavijestite novine o svom mišljenju o njihovom najnovijem članku.
write off
to accept that something, especially money or an asset, cannot be recovered or used, usually because it has lost its value or cannot be collected
prihvatiti da se nešto, osobito novac ili imovina, ne može povratiti ili koristiti, obično zato što je izgubilo vrijednost ili nije moguće naplatiti
The bank had to write off a large loan when the company went bankrupt.
Banka je morala otpisati veliki kredit kada je tvrtka bankrotirala.
write on
to create a piece of writing that is about a particular person or subject.
Napisati tekst o određenoj osobi ili temi.
You will have to write on the British Royal family for your assignment.
Morat ćeš pisati o britanskoj kraljevskoj obitelji za svoj zadatak.
write out
to write something completely and clearly, especially so that it is easy to understand or official.
Napisati nešto potpuno i jasno, posebno kako bi bilo lako razumljivo ili službeno.
Write out your ideas for your novel so that you don't forget them.
Napiši svoje ideje za roman kako ih ne bi zaboravio.
write up
To create a detailed written version of something, such as notes, ideas, or reports. Usually, it means organizing information and putting it clearly into writing.
Napraviti detaljnu pisanu verziju nečega, kao što su bilješke, ideje ili izvještaji. Obično znači organizirati informacije i jasno ih napisati.
Write up your ideas for your novel so that you don't forget them.
Zapiši svoje ideje za roman da ih ne zaboraviš.
zero in
to pay very close attention to or focus specifically on a person or thing
posvetiti vrlo veliku pažnju ili se specifično usredotočiti na osobu ili stvar
Augustus zeroes in on the food whenever he goes to a party.
Augustus se uvijek usredotoči na hranu kad ide na zabavu.
zip by
to move past someone or something very quickly
projuriti pored nekoga ili nečega vrlo brzo
The car zipped by so quickly that it blew over our trash can.
Auto je projurio tako brzo da je prevrnuo našu kantu za smeće.
zip up
to close something, like a jacket or a bag, using a zipper.
Zatvoriti nešto, kao što je jakna ili torba, pomoću patenta.
Zip up your jacket before we go outside.
Zatvori patent na jakni prije nego što izađemo van.
zoom along
To move very quickly in a vehicle, often making a lot of noise.
Kretati se vrlo brzo vozilom, često uz puno buke.
The car zoomed along the highway beside the sea.
Auto je projurio autocestom uz more.
zoom in
to make something appear closer or larger, especially with a camera or device, so you can see more details.
Učiniti da nešto izgleda bliže ili veće, posebno kamerom ili uređajem, kako bi se vidjelo više detalja.
You can zoom in on the city in the map app to see the street names.
Možete zumirati grad u aplikaciji karte da biste vidjeli imena ulica.